6 Jun 2024

Pedestrian dies after being struck by car in Christchurch

10:56 am on 6 June 2024
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Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car on Riccarton Road in Christchurch on Tuesday afternoon.

The person was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

Police said the person died in hospital as a result of their injuries on Wednesday.

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are continuing.