Truck driver sentenced for causing death of Marty Wood

Saturday 22 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 22 Mar 2025, 2:58pm

Gary Peter Newman has been sentenced for careless use of a motor vehicle causing the death of Marty Wood. The crash occurred on 22 February 2024 when the driver went through a stop sign. Newman, who has previous convictions, was addressed by the victim's partner during the court proceedings.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 22 Mar 2025, 2:00pm

   Truck driver Gary Peter Newman who killed Marty Wood in crash had previous convictions (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesSat 22 Mar 2025, 2:58pm

   Truck driver who killed Canterbury dad had previous convictions (opens in new tab)