A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in Roxburgh last night. Image / Google Maps
A person has died after being hit by a car on State Highway 8 in Roxburgh, Central Otago last night.
Emergency services were called to the crash, between Tamblyn Rd and Selkirk Pl, at about 7.20pm.
“The person was a pedestrian and died at the scene,” police said in a statement this morning.
“Police are providing support to their next of kin.”
The police 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.”
The woman was shaken by the incident.
