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Driver discharged without conviction after fatal New Year's Day crash

NZ HeraldRNZOtago Daily TimesSunday 23 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Jasmine Donaldson has been found guilty of careless driving causing the death of Jade Richards. The crash occurred on New Year's Day while the pair were travelling from Gisborne to Rotorua. A judge noted that an apology would have been significant during the proceedings.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sun 23 Nov 2025, 8:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 5 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Jasmine Donaldson discharged without conviction for New Year’s Day crash that killed Jade Richards (opens in new tab)

    Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    'Sorry' would've gone a long way, judge tells fatal crash driver (opens in new tab)