Coroner highlights driving risks after Riverton crash kills mother

Tuesday 11 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 11 Mar 2025, 1:21pm

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A coroner has ruled that Raeann Cynthia Cook should not have been driving after she suffered a seizure behind the wheel. The 2021 crash in Riverton killed the young mother and prompted warnings regarding the dangers of driving without epilepsy medication.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 11 Mar 2025, 12:50pm

   Southland mum killed in crash should not have been driving (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 11 Mar 2025, 1:21pm

   Woman had epileptic fit before dying in Riverton crash (opens in new tab)