Ashburton man in electric wheelchair identified after fatal collision

Tuesday 22 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 22 Jul 2025, 4:09pm

Police have identified 68-year-old Trevor Baker as the man who died following a collision with a car in Ashburton. The accident occurred on Burnett Street on 5 July. Mr Baker died in hospital several days after being struck while using an electric wheelchair.

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1. StuffTue 22 Jul 2025, 3:48pm

   Man in electric wheelchair killed after being hit by a car identified (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 22 Jul 2025, 4:09pm

   Electric wheelchair user who died after being hit by a car in Ashburton named (opens in new tab)