Woman to appear in court following serious crash injuring child

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
May 26, 2025 |
Police blocking off Fitzgerald Ave on Saturday

A woman is will appear in court this week, following a serious crash in Christchurch.

On Saturday, police received a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at around 2.15pm.

Upon arrival on Fitzgerald Avenue, emergency services located a child with critical injuries and an adult with serious injuries.

They were both transported to hospital where they remain in a stable condition.

Traffic management was in place while emergency services were at the scene.

A 49-year-old woman is due to appear in Christchurch District Court on Friday 30 May, facing two charges of driving dangerously causing injury.

As the matter is before the court, Police are unable to provide further comment on the matter.

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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