Pedestrian killed after being struck by vehicle in Sheffield

Tuesday 1 April 2025 · 5 outlets · 6 reports · updated Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11:59am

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a vehicle in Sheffield, Canterbury, on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 6.40am on State Highway 73 between Malvern Hills Road and Duke Street. Police have closed a section of the highway following the crash.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 1 Apr 2025, 7:20am

   Sheffield truck v pedestrian: Emergency services rush to the scene (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 1 Apr 2025, 7:25am

   Serious crash closes state highway 73 near Sheffield, Canterbury (opens in new tab)

3. The PressTue 1 Apr 2025, 7:31am

   Pedestrian hit by truck in Selwyn town of Sheffield (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesTue 1 Apr 2025, 7:32am

   One dead after highway crash involving pedestrian and truck (opens in new tab)

   • Pedestrian, truck in serious Canterbury crash (opens in new tab) Tue 1 Apr 2025, 7:32am
5. RNZTue 1 Apr 2025, 11:59am

   Pedestrian dies after being hit by ute Canterbury (opens in new tab)