New Zealand / Crime

Man charged over hit-and-run fatality in Otago

18:36 pm on 18 May 2022

A man has been charged over an alleged hit-and-run death of a man in Otago.

The 50-year-old man was charged today in relation to the death of 33-year-old Rikki McCall in Owaka.

McCall was found deceased on Owaka Valley Road, Owaka, near Clutha on the night of 7 May.

The 50-year-old man has been charged with failing to stop and ascertain injury in relation to a fatal crash and is due to appear in Dunedin District Court on Tuesday 31 May.

The investigation into Rikki's death remains ongoing and police are continuing to appeal for information.

Anyone travelling in the area between 8pm on 7 May and 4am on 8 May who has information that may assist police in their enquiries, contact police via 105 and quote file number 220508/8217.