On Tuesday, it was announced Robert Ralston died in hospital after falling from the back of a moving trailer and hitting his head in Brockville Rd, Brockville, on March 29.
On Saturday, Charles Chieng died after his car left the road early in the morning.
They marked the seventh and eighth deaths on Otago roads this year, pushing the road toll to its highest number in five years for the January to April period.
"Drive to the conditions and plan for delays. There will be more people on the roads and people should allow plenty of time to get to their destinations," Otago Coastal area road policing manager Senior Sergeant Karl Hemmingsen said.
He also reminded people to stay sober behind the wheel and that seatbelts saved lives.
Roads in Central Otago had been particularly lethal, with five of the eight deaths in the region occurring in the region.
Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer Neil Gillespie said at a recent Cromwell Community Board meeting that it had been a tough time.
"The team is doing a fantastic job, as are all first responders — we’ve been unlucky — but in my view there is more traffic, therefore driving is worse."
He said drivers were taking unnecessary risks.
Central Otago District Mayor Tamah Alley said Otago had eight families spending Easter without a loved one.
"We have countless more emergency services members, including volunteers and passers-by, who will be forever impacted by the trauma they have seen on our roads."
She said people needed to drive refreshed and sober and to be prepared for the unexpected to happen directly in front of your vehicle.
"People make mistakes. This holiday period I would love for all our people — locals and visitors alike — to reach their destinations safely.
"No-one wants to receive an in-person visit from police with devastating news ... please don’t let it be your family answering the door.
"Safe roads are something we can all contribute to."
