Fatal Ashburton crash involving car and person in electric wheelchair - police appeal for information

A person has died after a crash involving a car and an electric wheelchair in Ashburton on Saturday. Image / Google Maps

A person in an electric wheelchair has died in hospital five days after being struck by a car in Ashburton.

Police were called to the crash on Burnett St just after 1pm on Saturday.

One person was found at the scene with injuries and was taken to hospital.

“Sadly, the person passed away in hospital last night,” Senior Sergeant Janine Bowden said today.

“We offer our condolences to the family of the deceased during this difficult time.”

Investigations into the circumstances of the incident are continuing, and police have appealed for information from anyone who may have witnessed the crash.

“We would also like to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage in the Burnett St and Park St areas,” Bowden said.

“If you have information that may assist in our inquiries, please contact police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking ‘Update Report’ or call 105. Please use the reference number 250706/8918.”