Flowers have been laid at the scene of a fatal crash in Wickliffe Tce, Port Chalmers. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERYA Dunedin man who allegedly caused a fatal crash in Port Chalmers may yet face more serious charges, a court has heard. The lawyer said he had been told further charges would be laid which could ‘‘necessitate jurisdictional changes’’. The case would be elevated to the High Court if a charge of manslaughter was laid by police. On January 30, at 9pm, the defendant was allegedly driving in Wickliffe Tce, Port Chalmers, when he hit a power pole.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 05, 2026 22:02 UTC