# Drunk Driver Pleads Guilty in Fatal Crash | Christchurch News

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Podcast: [Christchurch News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780)
Published: 2026-07-16T04:28:05+00:00
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A 33-year-old woman from Gore, Jordan Barlow, has pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death after crashing her poorly maintained ute while intoxicated—her blood alcohol level was over double the legal limit. Her partner, Aaron Ferguson, died instantly when the vehicle rolled multiple times and ejected both occupants. The car hadn’t had a safety inspection since 2021 and had critical rusted welds. Restorative justice is being considered with the victim’s family, and Barlow faces sentencing on September 2nd after a pre-sentence report is completed. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/89dfd08ecfb9e91f

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