Driver faces enforcement action after near-miss with child in Christchurch

Monday 1 September 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 1 Sep 2025, 2:02pm

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A driver of a grey SUV has come forward to police after video footage showed them turning through a red arrow and narrowly missing a child. The incident occurred at a Christchurch intersection while the pedestrian signal was green. Police stated the driver showed genuine remorse and has been dealt with through enforcement action.

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1. 1NewsMon 1 Sep 2025, 8:27am

   Driver comes forward after near-miss with child caught on camera (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 1 Sep 2025, 9:26am

   Christchurch driver comes forward after failing to stop for child at road crossing (opens in new tab)

3. StuffMon 1 Sep 2025, 9:55am

   Remorseful driver comes forward after near miss with child in Christchurch caught on video (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 1 Sep 2025, 1:35pm

   Driver's near-miss with child caught on camera (opens in new tab)

5. The PressMon 1 Sep 2025, 2:02pm

   Driver comes forward after ‘catastrophic' close call with child (opens in new tab)