Child injured after being hit by vehicle at Jack’s Point
Sunday 13 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Hato Hone St John, NZ Herald, City Rail Link
A child was injured in an incident involving a vehicle at Jack’s Point near Queenstown on Sunday morning. Police and Hato Hone St John responded to the scene on Howden Drive around 11.20am. The injured person was taken to hospital following the incident.
Key facts
4 facts
- The incident occurred on Howden Drive, Jack’s Point, near Queenstown.
- The incident took place on Sunday, 13 September 2026.
- The injured person is a child with moderate injuries.
- Police were notified of the incident at about 11.20am.
The full story
1 min read · 2 outlets
A child was injured after being hit by a vehicle at Jack’s Point near Queenstown on Sunday. The incident occurred on Howden Drive at approximately 11.20am.
Hato Hone St John received a call regarding the incident at 11.17am and dispatched one ambulance to the scene. The child was treated for moderate injuries before being taken to hospital.
Police have not released further details regarding the circumstances of the accident. While police confirmed the injured person was a child, they did not specify an exact age.
Where reports differ
- One report describes the victim as a pedestrian, while the other specifies the victim was a child.
Compiled from reports by NZ Herald and The Press.