Business owner pleads guilty to manslaughter after fatal truck accident

Friday 1 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 1 Aug 2025, 5:00am

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Ashik Ali has admitted to manslaughter after an unroadworthy 20-tonne truck suffered brake failure in Remuera. The vehicle knocked a construction worker to the ground and crushed him, resulting in the worker's death in hospital. The truck had reportedly been flagged as unsafe for six years.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 1 Aug 2025, 5:00am

   Auckland business owner Ashik Ali admits unroadworthy truck killed worker in Remuera (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 1 Aug 2025, 5:00am

   Business owner admits manslaughter after unsafe truck kills construction worker (opens in new tab)