Source: New Zealand Police
A person has died after being hit by a car on State Highway 8 in Roxburgh last night.
Emergency services were called to the crash, between Tamblyn Road and Selkirk Place, about 7.20pm.
The person was a pedestrian and died at the scene.
Police are providing support to their next of kin.
The Serious Crash Unit has conducted a scene examination. State Highway 8 was closed for several hours but has since reopened.
Police would like to thank the emergency response teams who assisted at the scene, and motorists for their understanding and patience.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
