Man charged with manslaughter over death of Jack Stephens in ute crash
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Calvin Samuel
A 20-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter over a single-vehicle crash in Southland earlier this year.
Jack Victor Hugh Stephens of Tahakopa died in the crash on Niagara-Tokanui Highway on 15 February.
Police said they were alerted to the crash where a ute rolled between McManus Rd and Quarry Hills Fortification Rd at 8.35pm that day.
Despite the efforts of emergency services Stephens, 20, died at the scene.
Two other occupants suffered serious to critical injuries.
At the time, the Serious Crash Unit conduced a scene examination and police established an investigation.
"Today, police charged a 20-year-old man in relation to the incident," a spokesperson said.
The young man was due to appear in Gore District Court on 30 July charged with manslaughter.
Police said they were unable to comment further with the matter now before the courts.
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