Kelan Stroud, of Cromwell, died in a serious crash on State Highway 8, in March 2024, on his way to work in Alexandra. Mrs Stroud and her husband Michael were praised in Coroner Heather McKenzie’s report into Kelan’s death, for their ‘‘valuable and lasting contribution’’ to their community. The driver of the Delta truck told police he was hoping Kelan would pull back in, but he decided to keep passing. The Mainfreight truck driver heard a loud bang and felt his trailer swing slightly, so he pulled over. After colliding with the Mainfreight and Delta trucks, Kelan’s vehicle also hit an oncoming car at low speed.
