# Fatal crash, Dyers Pass Road, Governors Bay, Christchurch

Date: 9 Oct 2026
Released by: New Zealand Police

## MediaRelease.co Summary

A cyclist died after a crash involving a car on Dyers Pass Road, Governors Bay, Christchurch, on the morning of 9 October, Police said. Officers were notified about 10.20am, and the road was closed between Summit Road and Governors Bay Road while the Serious Crash Unit was advised. Motorists were told to use alternative routes, and enquiries into the crash are continuing.

## Original release

Attribute to Senior Sergeant Chris Wakelin: One person has died following a crash in Governors Bay, Christchurch, this morning. Police were notified around 10.20am of the crash on Dyers Pass Road, which involved a car and a cyclist. Sadly, the cyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene. Our thoughts are with their loved ones during this difficult time. Dyers Pass Road is closed between Summit Road and Governors Bay Road, and the Serious Crash Unit have been advised. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes and expect delays. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

## Key details

- Issued by: New Zealand Police
- Published: 9 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: New Zealand
- Original source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-dyers-pass-road-governors-bay-christchurch
- MediaRelease.co URL: https://mediarelease.co/nz/mr01793-fatal-crash-dyers-pass-road-governors-bay-christchurch-09102026.html

Original source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-dyers-pass-road-governors-bay-christchurch
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