New Zealand / Canterbury

Pedestrian dies after being struck by car in Christchurch

10:56 am on 6 June 2024

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.