Hamilton crash: Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Pukete

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26 Sep, 2026 06:41 PMQuick Read

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A person has died after being hit by a vehicle in Hamilton last night.

Emergency services were called to the crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Church Rd, Pukete, at about 9.45pm.

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

The road remains closed while
the Serious Crash Unit completes their examination.

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.