A cyclist is dead after a crash on Chatham Rd, Flaxmere, Hastings.
A police spokesperson said they were notified of the crash this evening.
“The crash involved a car and a cyclist, and was reported to police just before 6pm,” they said.
“The cyclist sadly died at the scene.”
A St John spokesperson said they responded to the incident at about 5.55pm and sent one ambulance, one rapid response vehicle and one operations manager.
“We are still on scene but you will need to refer to police for further information.”
Chatham Rd is closed while a scene examination is carried out. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
It comes after police arrested a man over an alleged hit-and-run in which a cyclist died in Ōkaihau, Far North, earlier this week.
Detective Senior Sergeant Kevan Verry, of the Northland Criminal Investigation Branch, said police were contacted by Settlers Way residents about 10.15pm on Tuesday.
“We believe the collision between a cyclist and vehicle has occurred between 10pm and 10.15pm on that road,” he said.
“Tragically, it has resulted in a 19-year-old dying from his injuries at the scene.”
A 27-year-old Kaikohe man has initially been charged with failing to stop or ascertain injury. He is expected to appear in the Kaikohe District Court on Friday.
Verry said the investigation was ongoing and police couldn’t rule out further charges.
“We know that there were several vehicles travelling on Settlers Rd at the time, between 10pm and 10.15pm,” he said.
“I’m still asking that those people make contact with us.”
Verry said on Wednesday the victim’s family had been engaged with Victim Support.
“Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time and with what they are going through.”
People can provide information online or call 105 using reference No 250129/0360.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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