Taxi driver faces long recovery after Auckland waterfront crash
Tuesday 6 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 7 reports · updated In this story Auckland District Court
Gagan Deep Singh has suffered multiple broken bones and internal injuries after his parked taxi was struck by a Tesla at an Auckland intersection. The driver, who was involved in a crash involving actor Cliff Curtis, has been told he cannot work for at least two months.
Key facts
5 facts
- Gagan Deep Singh suffered eight broken ribs, a broken collarbone, a hip fracture, and internal bleeding
- The crash occurred at the intersection of Jellicoe and Halsey streets at 10.30pm
- A 58-year-old man faces court on 15 October for reckless driving and driving with excess blood alcohol
- The collision involved a Tesla and a parked Toyota Prius
- Singh was required to remain on bed rest for 60 days
The full story
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Gagan Deep Singh, a taxi driver, faces two months of bed rest following a serious crash on Auckland's waterfront. Singh suffered eight broken ribs, a broken collarbone, a fractured hip, hand injuries, and a head wound requiring stitches. He also experienced internal bleeding in his lungs and required oxygen for approximately five days.
The collision occurred at approximately 10.30pm at the intersection of Jellicoe and Halsey streets. Singh was in his parked Toyota Prius when it was struck by a Tesla and shunted up to 5m into a concrete bench. Singh had removed his seatbelt to relax minutes before the impact.
A 58-year-old man has been summonsed to appear in the Auckland District Court on 15 October. The charges include reckless driving and driving with excess blood alcohol. Cliff Curtis, who was one of the people treated at the scene, said he was "collaborating fully with relevant authorities".
Singh reported experiencing short-term memory loss and a concussion following the accident. He stated, "I don’t know from where the car came and how they hit". While Singh has been discharged from hospital, he remains unable to work for the foreseeable future.
Where reports differ
- One report notes a second person was taken to hospital in moderate condition and another had minor injuries, while another report simply states two people were taken to hospital.
Compiled from reports by NZ Herald and Stuff.
