The cyclist killed in a crash with a car in Flaxmere, Hawke’s Bay

“Lil Girl has been hit Whatau, please verify your Whatan, has 15 16 16, has been beaten on his bicycle,” wrote a person on social networks.

A ST John spokesman said they responded to the incident at 5.55 pm and sent an ambulance, a fast response vehicle and an operations manager.

“We are still on the scene, but you must consult the police for more information.”

Chatham RD is closed while a scene exam is carried out. Motorists are recommended to avoid the area and expect delays.

It comes later Police arrested a man On an alleged blow and escape in which a cyclist died in ōkaihau, Distant northEarlier this week.

Sergeant Senior Detective Kevan Verry, from Northland’s criminal investigation branch, said the residents of the settlers contacted the police around 10.15 pm on Tuesday.

“We believe that the collision between a cyclist and a vehicle has occurred between 10 pm and 10.15 pm on that road,” he said.

“Tragically, it has resulted in a 19 -year -old dead for their wounds on the scene “.

A 27 -year -old Kaikohe man has initially accused of not stopping or determining injuries. It is expected to appear in the Kaikohe district court on Friday.

Verry said the investigation was ongoing and that the police could not rule out more charges.

“We know that there were several vehicles traveling in the RD settlers at that time, between 10 pm and 10.15 pm,” he said.

“I am still asking that these people get in touch with us.”

Verry said Wednesday that the victim’s family had been committed to the support of the victims.

“Our thoughts are with the family in this difficult time and with what they are happening.”

People can provide online information or call 105 using reference No. 250129/0360.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers in 0800 555 111.

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