Crash near Waikouaiti result of woman 'underestimating her speed'

A crash north of Dunedin which left two people hurt — including one seriously — was caused by a woman "underestimating her speed" when taking a corner.

A 67-year-old woman was heading north when she crashed into a ute towing a caravan at 10.20am yesterday on State Highway 1, near the Waikouaiti River.

Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said the woman "underestimated her speed" and took a 65kmh corner at 95kmh.

The driver of the ute, heading south in the opposite lane, swerved to avoid her, but ran up a steep bank causing the vehicle to flip on to its roof.

He was left with a moderate gash to his head and taken to Dunedin Hospital.

The 67-year-old woman was left with serious injuries including a broken pelvis, ribs and ankle.

SH1 was closed in both directions but fully reopened by about 1.45pm.

- By Evie Sinclair