A pedestrian hit by a car in Te Atatu this evening has died.
The pedestrian suffered critical injuries in the collision, which occurred on Te Atatu Road at around 6.40pm, and died a short time ago in hospital.
The road remains closed around the crash scene and diversions are in place.
No details regarding the deceased will be released until formal identification has taken place and next of kin have been notified.
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.