The driver of an Audi abandoned an unconscious woman after slamming into a power pole and through a fence in Dunedin early this morning, police say. A passing couple took the woman to Dunedin Hospital's emergency department and police are now hunting the driver who reportedly left the scene in a second vehicle. Snr Sgt Dinnissen said police were called to the crash in Stone St, Kenmure, about 2am this morning. Power lines were also down, Snr Sgt Dinnissen said. Witnesses also reportedly saw the driver being picked up from the scene in a second vehicle, Snr Sgt Dinnissen said.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 28, 2026 21:42 UTC