Police ask for public's help
Hutt Valley Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was fatally hit by a vehicle on Naenae Road, Lower Hutt, shortly before 6am today.
Here's what you need to know:
- The driver of the vehicle involved did not stop and immediately left the scene. The woman died at the scene.
- Detective Inspector Haley Ryan of the Hutt Valley Police says investigators are actively making enquiries to identify and locate the driver and vehicle involved.
- Anyone in the area who may have witnessed this incident or who has any information - including CCTV – is asked to contact Police immediately.”
- Detective Inspector Ryan says the driver of the vehicle may have panicked after the incident, and urged that person to make contact with Police.
- The vehicle may have suffered noticeable damage.
Anyone with information is asked contact Police via 105, referencing the case number 231116/3474.
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