One person dies in single-vehicle crash in Mataura

Sunday 14 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 14 Dec 2025, 6:17pm

A person died at the scene following a single-vehicle crash on Oakland Street in Mataura on Saturday night. Police were called to the incident around 10.05pm. The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene, and the death will be referred to the coroner.

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1. Otago Daily TimesSun 14 Dec 2025, 6:00pm

   One dead after single-vehicle crash in Mataura (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSun 14 Dec 2025, 6:01pm

   Fatal late night crash in Southland (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldSun 14 Dec 2025, 6:17pm

   Person dead after Saturday night single-vehicle crash in Mataura (opens in new tab)