How Did Michelle Tracey Hopkins, 54, Die in a Two-Vehicle Crash Near Ōrari? — 1 Killed

The crash

Michelle Tracey Hopkins, a 54-year-old woman from Pegasus in Canterbury, died at the scene of a two-vehicle crash near the rural town of Ōrari in South Canterbury on Thursday, The Press reported, citing police.

The crash happened on State Highway 1 near Ōrari. Police have released the name of the woman who died. "Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this difficult time," a police spokesperson said.

What happened

The two-vehicle crash took place on State Highway 1 near the rural town of Ōrari, in South Canterbury, on Thursday last week. Michelle Tracey Hopkins, 54, of Pegasus in Canterbury, died at the scene.

Police confirmed her identity after the crash. No further details about the circumstances of the crash have been released.

The investigation

Police are investigating the circumstances of the two-vehicle crash. Further details have not yet been made public.

Frequently asked questions

Who died in the Ōrari crash?

Michelle Tracey Hopkins, 54, of Pegasus in Canterbury, died at the scene of the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Ōrari.

Where and when did the crash happen?

The crash happened on State Highway 1 near the rural town of Ōrari in South Canterbury, on Thursday last week.

What have police said?

Police released the woman's name and said: "Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this difficult time."