Flaxmere cyclist crash death case

The story so far

An 11-year-old girl was killed when she was hit by a car while cycling on Chatham Road in Flaxmere on Thursday 30 January, around 6pm.^{31 Jan 2025; 4 Mar 2025} A 34-year-old woman was first charged with dangerous driving, and was later charged with careless driving and excess breath alcohol.^{31 Jan 2025; 4, 5 Feb 2025} The girl's family mourned her death and called for improved driver behaviour.^{4 Feb 2025} On 3 March the woman was charged with manslaughter, with the charge saying the girl was struck while cycling on Chatham Road in January.^{4 Mar 2025}

Latest

The woman has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the girl's death.^{4 Mar 2025}

What's next

The woman was due to appear in Hastings District Court on 18 February.^{5 Feb 2025}

Key moments

1. 31 Jan 2025Woman charged with dangerous driving after girl killed on Chatham Road.
2. 4 Feb 2025Family mourns girl and calls for improved driver behaviour.
3. 5 Feb 2025Charge changed to careless driving and excess breath alcohol; court date set.
4. 4 Mar 2025Woman charged with manslaughter over the girl's death.

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