A woman has died after she was hit by a car in Paekakariki. Emergency services responded after a pedestrian was hit by a car in Paekakariki on the Kapiti Coast shortly before 10.30am. Police said the driver is co-operating with them, and no one else is being sought in relation to the incident. Police said the serious crash unit will investigate while family members are notified. A cordon is currently in place on the corner of Wellington and Ocean Roads and people are asked to avoid the area where possible.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 18, 2017 22:39 UTC