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23 February 2026, 9:13 PM
The driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal crash with a pedestrian yesterday (23 Feb), in Te Anau's Town Centre, has now been spoken to by Police. Photo: Southland AppPolice have now spoken with the driver of the vehicle involved in a fatal crash with a pedestrian in Te Anau's Town Centre yesterday (23 Feb).
Emergency services responded to the crash at around 8.45am yesterday, which resulted in the closure of part of the Town Centre and Miro Street.
Police said they were continuing to appeal for any information from witnesses of the incident, or anyone who may have dashcam footage of the crash, or the moments before it.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police as soon as possible online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update report”, or by calling 105.
Please use the reference number 260223/7970.
Police said they would be releasing information about the pedestrian, who sadly died, when we are in a position to do so.