Person killed in Wellington hit and run

Police rushed to the scene just after 7am. Photo / File

A person has died after being hit by a car in Wellington.

Police rushed to the scene on Eastern Hutt Rd just after 7am but the pedestrian died at the scene.

The driver fled the scene immediately after the crash and police are making inquiries to identify the vehicle involved.

Anyone with information which could help is asked to call 105 and quote event number P055520460.