Police are appealing for witnesses in relation to a crash where a pedestrian
died on Sunday, 19 December.

Police understand the pedestrian, a 31-year-old man, had been hitch-hiking
north on State Highway One, between Tūrangi and Korohe Road in the hours
preceding the 9:45pm crash.

Police would like to speak with anyone who may have been travelling along the
road, between 7pm and 9:45pm, and either saw the man or have dashcam footage
available.

Anyone with information that could assist Police is asked to contact 105 and
quote file number 211220/9208.

Information can also be passed on anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers on
0800 555 111.

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