Police have now laid charges in relation to the fatal crash on Main North Road, Sefton, on Sunday 30 April.
A 67-year-old Hurunui man has been remanded in custody due to reappear in Christchurch District Court on 22 September, on charges of manslaughter and drug related charges.
As the matter is now before the court, Police will not make further comment.
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Issued by Police Media Centre