Female pedestrian killed after being hit by car in Gisborne

A female pedestrian was hit on Cobden St, Gisborne and died while being treated. Photo / Google Street View

A female pedestrian has died after being struck by a car in Gisborne.

She was hit on Cobden St about 11pm, a St John ambulance spokesman said.

When paramedics arrived at the scene the pedestrian was in a critical condition, but she died while receiving treatment.

Police said the woman was believed to be a local.

The driver and passenger from the vehicle have been assisting police with their ongoing enquiries.