Child dies in Canterbury after crash between car and pedestrian

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4 Feb, 2026 05:48 AMQuick Read

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A child walking on a Canterbury street has died after being hit by a car. Photo / Police

A child has died after being hit by a car while walking on a Canterbury road.

Police confirmed the child’s death following a serious crash on Leeston Rd, Springston.

Police said they were notified of the crash, which involved a car and a pedestrian, around 3.30pm.

Police
confirmed that the pedestrian was a child, who, despite the best efforts of emergency services, sadly died at the scene.