29 May 2025

Pedestrian struck by car in Christchurch dies

6:36 am on 29 May 2025
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Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

Police say a pedestrian struck by a car in Christchurch last week has died.

A man was seriously injured when he was hit on Halswell Road around 10.45am last Friday.

He died in hospital the following day.

A police spokesperson said their thoughts were with his family and loved ones.

Inquiries into the incident are continuing.