Crash in Opoho after driver sneezes

A late-model Mercedes Benz hit a street light pole at Opoho Loop Rd in Dunedin this morning. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN
A late-model Mercedes Benz hit a street light pole at Opoho Loop Rd in Dunedin on Thursday morning. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN
A car crash in the Dunedin suburb of Opoho yesterday happened after the driver sneezed, police say.

One person sustained moderate injuries when their Mercedes Benz hit a street light pole in Opoho Loop Rd about 8.15am.

A St John spokeswoman said the patient was taken to Dunedin Hospital.

Acting Sergeant Bryce Johnson this morning said the crash happened after the driver sneezed.

No alcohol was involved.

 

 

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