Pedestrians killed in two separate accidents

Two pedestrians have died and one is in hospital in a serious condition after being hit by vehicles in separate incidents in the past two days.

An elderly woman was fatally injured when she was hit by a van in Orewa yesterday afternoon.

She was crossing the road when she was struck near Hillary Square at around 1.30pm.

Bystanders provided first aid but she died at the scene.

It is believed the driver of the van was leaving the Hillary Square carpark and turned right onto the road before hitting the woman.

Police said the driver was very shaken.

Last night, a person was taken to hospital after being hit by a bus on Albert St in central Auckland about 7.30pm.

Inspector Chris Tate of the Northern Police Communications Centre said the person suffered head injuries in the accident and was in a serious condition.

Meanwhile, Hillcrest resident Robert Su, aged 33, died in Auckland City Hospital after he was hit by a truck on Fanshawe St, in the central city, on Tuesday night.

Mr Su was an employee of the ASB Bank.

ASB chief executive Barbara Chapman said Mr Su was popular among his colleagues.

"We are shocked and saddened to learn of Robert's tragic accident.

"He was a much loved and popular member of the ASB team who will be sadly missed among his many friends and colleagues," she said.

"Our thoughts are with his friends and family."