Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Roxburgh

Monday 9 June 2025 · 6 outlets · 9 reports · updated Tue 10 Jun 2025, 8:36am

In this story NZ Transport Agency

A pedestrian has died at the scene after being struck by a car on State Highway 8 in Roxburgh on Monday evening. Emergency services were called to the crash between Tamblyn Road and Selkirk Place at approximately 7.20pm. Police are providing support to the person's next of kin.

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1. Otago Daily TimesMon 9 Jun 2025, 8:14pm

   Highway closed after person hit by car near Roxburgh (opens in new tab)

   • Pedestrian dies after being hit by car near Roxburgh (opens in new tab) Tue 10 Jun 2025, 8:28am
2. The Press via StuffMon 9 Jun 2025, 8:47pm

   Pedestrian seriously injured after collision with vehicle near Roxburgh (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 9 Jun 2025, 8:59pm

   Pedestrian seriously injured in Roxburgh, Otago (opens in new tab)

   • Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Roxburgh, Central Otago (opens in new tab) Tue 10 Jun 2025, 8:16am
4. RNZMon 9 Jun 2025, 10:12pm

   Pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by car in Otago (opens in new tab)

   • Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Central Otago (opens in new tab) Tue 10 Jun 2025, 7:57am
5. StuffTue 10 Jun 2025, 8:08am

   Person dies after being hit by car on SH8 in Roxburgh (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab)

6. 1NewsTue 10 Jun 2025, 8:36am

   Pedestrian dies in Central Otago crash (opens in new tab)