As put by Senior Sergeant Janine Bowden,
Police are appealing for information from the public following a fatal crash on Burnett Street in Ashburton.
On Saturday 5 July, Police received a report of a crash involving a car and a person in an electric wheelchair at around 1pm.
One person was located with injuries and was transported to hospital.
Sadly, the person passed away in hospital last night.
We offer our condolences to the family of the deceased during this difficult time.
While our investigation into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing, Police would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the crash.
We would also like to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage in the Burnett Street and Park Street areas.
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