Source: New Zealand Police
Attributable to Detective Sergeant Phil Wilkinson
Rotorua Police can confirm the man who was found critically injured following a crash on Edmund Road has died in hospital.
The man was found critically injured after having been struck by a motorcycle when crossing a designated pedestrian crossing.
Emergency services were called to the crash on Sunday 15 June at around 2.15pm, where the man was located and transported to hospital.
Sadly, as a result of the injuries received in the incident the 24-year-old man died in hospital yesterday surrounded by family.
Police and Victim Support are providing support to his family at this difficult time.
We are still working to determine the circumstances of the crash, and the events leading up to it.
Investigators are continuing to comb through evidence and information provided by the public, and urge anyone with information who has not yet contacted us to please do so.
A number of people were in the area and witnessed the crash, and we would like to speak with them and obtain any video and still images people may have of the incident.
Today, Police are releasing four additional images of the motorcycle and its rider, in the hope that members of the community will recognise them and contact Police.
The motorbike is believed to have been damaged in the crash, with damage to the front fairing. Family, friends, neighbours will notice a difference in the motorbike with either damage, changes to the bike or a motorbike that had previously been ridden in the street is now not being seen in the neighbourhood.
If you are the rider or know who the rider is, please get in touch with us – do the right thing. The events of this incident will be weighing heavily on the rider’s mind. It is important that they come forward and speak to us.
Police are thankful for the positive response from the community and the information that has been provided so far.
As the man’s family are dealing with the death of their loved one, we ask that any information is sent to Police to ensure the family can grieve in private.
You can provide information online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” or by calling 105.
Please use the reference number 250615/1168.
You can also provide information through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
