Elderly pedestrian dies after being struck by car in Manurewa

Police said the driver of the vehicle that hit her was assisting police. Photo / File

An 86-year-old woman struck by a car in Manuwera last week has died.

The woman was hit while crossing Russell Rd as she walked her dog around midday on Thursday last week.

Noeline Sheppard died on Tuesday at Middlemore Hospital.

Police said the driver of the vehicle that hit her was assisting police.

They have asked anyone who saw Ms Sheppard walking her white American bulldog that day to get in touch.

Police were also interested to hear from the driver of a medium-sized red saloon car who may have witnessed the collision.

Anyone with information in relation to the incident was asked to call Constable Chris Peet of the Counties Manukau police serious crash unit on 09 261 1328.