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A British backpacker has been fined after a road crash in New Zealand in which his friend died.A British backpacker has been fined after a road crash in New Zealand in which his friend died.
Adam Birdsey, of Cam, Gloucestershire, died and six others were injured when their camper van collided with another vehicle on Good Friday near Blenheim.Adam Birdsey, of Cam, Gloucestershire, died and six others were injured when their camper van collided with another vehicle on Good Friday near Blenheim.
Camper van driver David MacCallum, 23, from North Nibley, was fined NZD3,000 (£1,115) and banned for driving for 12 months.Camper van driver David MacCallum, 23, from North Nibley, was fined NZD3,000 (£1,115) and banned for driving for 12 months.
MacCallum had previously pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death.MacCallum had previously pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death.
He had also admitted six counts of careless driving causing injury.He had also admitted six counts of careless driving causing injury.
A spokesman for the DVLA said MacCallum's driving ban would not apply in the UK.