A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in Te Kuiti.
Police were called to a crash involving a car and a pedestrian at the Carroll St/State Highway 3 intersection with Ward St about 7.50pm yesterday.
“Sadly, despite best efforts, the pedestrian died at the scene,” police said this morning.
“The Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination.”
Police said inquiries into the incident were ongoing.