High Court reduces disqualification for taxi driver in fatal accident

Monday 25 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 25 Aug 2025, 8:05pm

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The High Court has reduced the disqualification period for Kiflay Abera, whose fatigue led to a fatal accident in Auckland last year. Abera reversed into a signpost on New North Rd after working 30 hours over two days, causing it to fall and kill pedestrian Jason McEwen.

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1. RNZMon 25 Aug 2025, 7:52pm

   Auckland taxi driver Kiflay Abera, whose driving killed a pedestrian, has disqualification period reduced by the High Court (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 25 Aug 2025, 8:05pm

   Tired taxi driver hit signpost which fell on passerby, killing him (opens in new tab)