# Small white hatchback driver sought following fatal crash on Dyers Pass Road

Date: 9 Oct 2026
Released by: New Zealand Police

## MediaRelease.co Summary

Police investigating the fatal crash involving a cyclist on Dyers Pass Road, Christchurch, on 9 October want to speak with the driver of a small white hatchback. The car was heading south towards Governors Bay at about 10.20am, and Police believe the driver may have useful information. The driver, or anyone who knows who was driving, is asked to contact Police on 105 quoting P067881921.

## Original release

Police are appealing for information as enquiries continue into a fatal crash involving a cyclist on Dyers Pass Road, Christchurch, this morning Friday 9 October. As part of the investigation, Police would like to speak with the driver of a small white hatchback that was travelling south on Dyers Pass Road towards Governors Bay at around 10.20am. Police believe the driver may have information that could assist enquiries. Police are asking the driver, or anyone who may know who was driving the vehicle at that time, to get in touch. Anyone with information is asked to contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking 'Update Report', or call 105 using file number P067881921.

## Key details

- Issued by: New Zealand Police
- Published: 9 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: New Zealand
- Original source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/small-white-hatchback-driver-sought-following-fatal-crash-dyers-pass-road
- MediaRelease.co URL: https://mediarelease.co/nz/mr01794-small-white-hatchback-driver-sought-following-fatal-cra-09102026.html

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