One dead in crash involving vehicle and pedestrian in Te Kōpuru, Northland

A pedestrian has died after they were hit by a vehicle in Northland this afternoon.

Emergency services attended the crash on West Coast Rd, Te Kōpuru, in the Kaipara District about 3.07pm.

“Sadly the pedestrian died at the scene,” a police spokesperson said.

West Coast Rd remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducts a scene examination.

Police have asked motorists to avoid the area.