Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Police are now in a position to confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway One, near Hunterville this evening.
Police were called to the crash scene, between Rowes Road and Kie Kie Road at around 6:15pm, to a crash between a truck and a pedestrian.
Sadly, the pedestrian died at the scene.
The Serious Crash Unit will be examining the crash scene and the road remains closed.
Police would like to thank motorists for their patience and cooperation.
ENDS
Issued by Police Media Centre