Waitemata Police seek witnesses to Silverdale crash

At around 4.22pm on Thursday 1st August, Police attended the scene of a
serious motor vehicle collision on the Hibiscus Coast Highway at Silverdale,
opposite the BP Service Station.

A 59 year-old male pedestrian was struck by two vehicles and critically
injured.

He passed away in Auckland Hospital from his injuries on the 3rd August.

Police are seeking witnesses who saw a male standing in the median strip
prior to the collision or the crash itself.

Anyone who can assist is asked to phone Constable Paul Hayward, Serious Crash
Unit on 027 283 4973.

ENDS

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