The following statement is attributable to Southern CIB Detective Sergeant Scott McMulkin:
Police have charged a 50-year-old man in relation to the death of 33-year-old Rikki McCall in Owaka.
Rikki was found deceased on Owaka Valley Road, Owaka, near Clutha on the night of Saturday 7 May.
The 50-year-old man has been charged with failing to stop and ascertain injury in relation to a fatal crash and is due to appear in Dunedin District Court on Tuesday 31 May.
The investigation into Rikki¡¯s death remains ongoing and Police are continuing to appeal for information from anyone with knowledge of the incident.
If you were travelling in the area between 8pm on Saturday 7 May and 4am on Sunday 8 May and have information that may assist Police in their enquiries, contact Police via 105 and quote file number 220508/8217.
Information can also be given Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre