Westport pedestrian Barry Shand, 79, dies in hospital days after being hit by car

He was taken to hospital in a serious condition after the Tuesday crash.

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What happenedHe was taken to hospital in a serious condition after the Tuesday crash.

What changedOne side frames it as "79-year-old dies days after being struck by car". The other frames it as "Westport pedestrian Barry Shand, 79, dies in hospital days after being hit by car".

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Still Watching. One side frames it as "79-year-old dies days after being struck by car". The other frames it as "Westport pedestrian Barry Shand, 79, dies in hospital days after being hit by car".

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Jun 15, 12:02 AM: Stuff (New Zealand) joined the source map.

Jun 15, 12:28 AM: The New Zealand Herald joined the source map.

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The New Zealand Herald1h ago

Westport pedestrian Barry Shand, 79, dies in hospital days after being hit by car

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He was taken to hospital in a serious condition after the Tuesday crash.

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Stuff (New Zealand)22m ago

79-year-old dies days after being struck by car

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A 79-year-old died in hospital after suffering serious when he was hit by a car.

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