One person dies following Hokitika car and pedestrian crash

Friday 14 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 14 Aug, 3:45pm

A person has died in hospital after being involved in a crash with a car in Hokitika on Friday morning. The incident occurred at the intersection of Fitzherbert and Park streets just before 9am. The roads involved were reopened by 3pm.

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1. StuffFri 14 Aug, 10:39am

   Pedestrian seriously injured in Hokitika crash, major roads closed (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 14 Aug, 10:45am

   One in hospital after Hokitika crash involving car, pedestrian (opens in new tab)

   • One dead after Hokitika crash involving car, pedestrian (opens in new tab) Fri 14 Aug, 10:45am
3. The PressFri 14 Aug, 3:45pm

   Person dies in hospital after serious car-pedestrian crash in Hokitika (opens in new tab)