Courtenay Place fatal crash, Wellington

The story so far

Witnesses reportedly stopped the driver from leaving the scene, and the road later reopened after Serious Crash Unit investigations.^{24 Feb 2025} A 66-year-old German tourist died in hospital after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Courtenay Place on the Monday evening.^{26 Feb 2025} Police are investigating the crash, which involved an 82-year-old driver, and the victim's family has travelled to New Zealand.^{26 Feb 2025} The victim has been publicly identified, and police are liaising with the German Embassy and seeking witness information.^{27 Feb 2025}

Latest

The German tourist who died has been publicly identified, and police are asking for witness information and working with the German Embassy.^{27 Feb 2025}

Key moments

1. 24 Feb 2025Woman in her 60s critically injured after being hit on Courtenay Place.
2. 24 Feb 2025Witnesses reportedly stopped the driver from leaving the scene.
3. 26 Feb 2025German tourist, 66, dies in hospital after Courtenay Place crash.
4. 26 Feb 2025Police investigate crash involving an 82-year-old driver.
5. 27 Feb 2025Victim publicly identified; police seek witnesses and contact German Embassy.

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