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Man charged after fatal Canterbury crash

Sheffield, Canterbury news
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Police have arrested a man in relation to a fatal crash in Sheffield, Canterbury.

The two-vehicle crash happened on State Highway 73, at the intersection with Deans Road, around 2:50pm on Wednesday.

Following enquiries, a 32-year-old Swiss national has been charged with careless driving causing death.

He is due to appear in Christchurch District Court today.



Police’s thoughts remain with the family of the deceased at this difficult time.

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