Home / Bay of Plenty TimesPedestrian killed in crash on State Highway 2 near ŌpōtikiDavid BeckMultimedia journalist·Rotorua Daily Post·2 May, 2021 07:36 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditThe incident was reported to police at 4.53am. Photo / FileThe incident was reported to police at 4.53am. Photo / File A pedestrian has been killed after being struck by a vehicle on a highway in Ōpōtiki.State Highway 2 was closed between Ōpōtiki and Waioeka Gorge after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle but has since reopened. A police spokeswoman said the incident, about 6km south of Ōpōtiki, was reported at 4.53am. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised, she said.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.A statement from the New Zealand Transport Agency said the section of SH2, between Opotiki and Waioeka Gorge, was now open again under Stop/Go traffic management. Allow extra time for delays.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty Times'He just wanted to live': Widow shares husband's brain tumour battle after ‘dream’ life cut short12 May 06:00 PMPremiumOpinion|UpdatedLifang Chen: The hidden cost of standing too close to other people’s pain12 May 04:00 PMLifestyle|UpdatedThe best places to eat in the Bay of Plenty12 May 07:00 AMSponsoredVoting choice for Māori11 May 01:52 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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