Police can now release the name of the pedestrian who died in hospital on Saturday morning after being hit by a car in Makauri, Gisborne, on Friday night.
She was 25-year-old Jaymee Ihipera Watson, of Gisborne.
Police extend their thoughts to Jaymee's family and friends at this difficult time.
The Police Serious Crash Unit continues to investigate what happened.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre