The impact took out a pillar in the victim's vehicle, causing the roof of his Toyota to collapse on him. Judge Kevin Phillips had earlier suggested a reparation payment of $15,000 would be appropriate but Botting had saved $25,000. The fatal car crash occurred on Moffat Rd, a gravel track outside Balclutha, connecting Te Houka Rd to State Highway 1. According to court documents, Botting was driving at about 70kmh - under the limit but too fast to avoid tragedy. Judge Phillips ordered Botting to pay $25,000 reparation and banned him from driving for six months.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 25, 2017 19:30 UTC