NZ teenager killed in Perth named

A New Zealand teenager who had been living in Perth for only a few weeks has died in a road accident when he stepped out into traffic.

Vaughan Tewaihapuarangi Gavigan, 19, was flung 15 metres into the air when he was hit by a car on Saturday and died on the roadside, the New Zealand Herald reported today.

He had just left a family gathering and the crash was witnessed by horrified relatives.

Perth police said the teenager, who lived in the suburb of Willetton, crossed to the median strip. He stopped but stepped out to continue crossing and was hit by a car driven by a 33-year-old woman.

Police did not expect to charge the woman.

ODT/directory - Local Businesses

CompanyLocationBusiness Type
Outright Landscape Design LtdDunedinLandscape Gardeners
Roxburgh MotelsRoxburghMotels
N.Z Modern School of MusicDunedinTraining & Education
St Josephs SchoolPort ChalmersSchools