Person seriously injured in Opotiki vehicle and pedestrian crash
Wednesday 23 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand
A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a car on St John Street in Opotiki on Wednesday. Police attended the scene near the Duke Street intersection shortly before 12.45pm. Motorists were advised to avoid the area due to traffic delays.
Key facts
4 facts
- A pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash in Ōpōtiki
- The crash occurred on St John St near the Duke St intersection
- Police were called to the scene at approximately 12.45pm on Wednesday
- The incident involved a car and a pedestrian
The full story
1 min read · 2 outlets
A pedestrian has been seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The incident occurred on St John St in Ōpōtiki near the Duke St intersection.
Police were called to the scene shortly before 12.45pm on Wednesday. Emergency services, including Fire and Emergency, were at the scene.
Traffic control was implemented at the site. Motorists were advised to avoid the area where possible due to expected delays.
Where reports differ
- One report specifies the location as the Eastern Bay of Plenty, while the other focuses on the specific street name
Compiled from reports by Stuff and NZ Herald.