Police seek driver after cyclist dies in Governors Bay crash
Friday 9 October 2026 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated 
Police are searching for the driver of a small white hatchback following a fatal collision on Dyers Pass Road near Christchurch. Emergency services were called to the scene around 10.20am on Friday, where a cyclist was pronounced deceased. The cyclist's wife reportedly arrived at the location seconds after the incident occurred.
Key facts
5 facts
- Cyclist killed in a crash on Dyers Pass Rd, Governors Bay
- Crash occurred around 10.20am on Friday
- Police are seeking the driver of a small white hatchback travelling south
- The serious crash unit is investigating the incident
- File number for inquiries is P067881921
The full story
1 min read · 3 outlets
Police are searching for the driver of a small white hatchback following a fatal collision involving a cyclist on Dyers Pass Rd. The crash occurred near Christchurch at approximately 10.20am on Friday. The cyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the white hatchback was travelling south towards Governors Bay at the time of the incident. Police believe the driver may have information that could assist with ongoing inquiries. Witnesses reported seeing a white car stop suddenly, causing the vehicle behind it to brake hard.
Emergency services, including crews from Governors Bay, Spreydon, and Christchurch City, responded to the scene. St John was notified of the incident at 10.16am and dispatched an ambulance, a rapid response unit, and an operations manager.
Dyers Pass Rd was closed between Summit Rd and Governors Bay Rd following the crash. The serious crash unit has been notified and is investigating the circumstances of the collision. Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 105, quoting file number P067881921.
How it developed
- Fri 9 Oct, 2:26pmA witness reported that the cyclist's wife arrived at the scene seconds after the collision.
- Fri 9 Oct, 3:28pmSt John was notified of the incident at 10.16am.
Where reports differ
- One report states the crash was reported at 10.20am, while another notes St John was notified at 10.16am.
Compiled from reports by 1News, The Press and NZ Herald.