German tourist named following fatal Courtenay Place crash

Thursday 27 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 27 Feb 2025, 2:39pm

Ursula Machtel, 66, has been named as the German tourist who died after being hit by a car on Wellington's Courtenay Place. The incident occurred while she was crossing the road. Police are currently liaising with the German Embassy and seeking witness information.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 27 Feb 2025, 1:52pm

   German tourist killed by car in Wellington named as Ursula Machtel (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 27 Feb 2025, 1:57pm

   Woman who died after being hit by a car in Courtenay Place named (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 27 Feb 2025, 2:39pm

   German woman who died after Courtenay Place crash named (opens in new tab)