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  •   Home > News > Law and Order

    The 14-year-old girl killed in an alleged Oamaru hit-and-run has been named

    The 14-year-old girl killed in an alleged Oamaru hit-and-run has been named


    Police have confirmed to the Otago Daily Times she is St Kevin's College student, Zara Joy Blackie.

    She was killed when hit by a car on Severn Street - State Highway One - about 10.40pm Tuesday.

    Police have arrested a man they believe to be the driver of the car that hit and killed her.

    The 30-year-old has been charged with failing to stop to ascertain injury.

    Police aren't ruling out further charges.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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