Liebl was travelling on SH6 when she collided with a southbound car driven by Jesse Shortland in about 9.40pm. The coroner said while it was not likely she was travelling on the wrong side of the road for an extended time, her vehicle crossed the centre line. Vehicle data showed Liebl's vehicle was travelling at 134kmh five seconds before impact, before last-second braking reduced the speed to 73kmh. The Shortlands' vehicle was estimated to be travelling at 119kmh. Given the circumstances of Ms Liebl's involvement in the crash, coroner Robinson reviewed crash data and research publications relating to overseas driver involvement in fatal and injury crashes in New Zealand.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 08, 2020 23:48 UTC