David Simmers. Photo: ODT FilesPolice have named the Wānaka man who died after becoming trapped under a vehicle in his driveway. He was David Simmers, 85. A person close to the man told the Otago Daily Times he was in his late 70s or early 80s, lived alone and had family living locally. PHOTO: EVIE SINCLAIRIt was not known how he became trapped under his vehicle, and no other people were involved.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 07, 2026 21:16 UTC