A baby who was born following a serious crash on Waimea Road, Nelson, on April 30th died in Wellington Hospital on Saturday.
The baby was born via emergency C-section in Nelson Hospital following the crash and shortly after was flown to Wellington Hospital in a critical condition.
The father suffered serious chest injuries in the head-on crash, with Stuff reporting he collapsed while trying to help his 30-week pregnant partner.
He has since been discharged.
Police extended their sympathies to the family.
"We are continuing to investigate the crash which occurred at around 6:20pm," police said.
A 47-year-old man has been charged with careless driving causing injury, with more charges possible.
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