Auckland University footpath crash

The story so far

A car mounted a footpath and hit pedestrians on Symonds Street in central Auckland, near the University of Auckland, just after midday on a Monday, injuring five people.^{24 Mar 2025} Police are investigating and suggested drugs or alcohol may have been a factor.^{24 Mar 2025} A 20-year-old driver was arrested and charged; the injured included a University of Auckland staff member and several students.^{25, 26 Mar 2025} One man was reported in serious but stable condition, and the staff member remained in hospital while most other pedestrians had been discharged.^{25, 26 Mar 2025} The driver now faces further charges, including careless driving causing injury and possessing nitrous oxide, and the reports describe the main driving charge differently.^{26, 28 Mar 2025}

Latest

The 20-year-old driver is due in court facing multiple charges, including careless driving causing injury and possessing nitrous oxide.^{28 Mar 2025} A later report says three people, including the staff member, were hospitalised.^{28 Mar 2025}

Key moments

1. 24 Mar 2025Car mounts footpath on Symonds Street, injuring five pedestrians; police investigate.
2. 25 Mar 202520-year-old driver arrested and charged, including dangerous driving causing injury.
3. 26 Mar 2025University staff member remains in hospital; driver faces reckless driving charges.
4. 28 Mar 2025Driver faces more charges, including possessing nitrous oxide.

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