Police are investigating a collision that occurred on Sykes Road, Weymouth at 12:45pm on Saturday 24th of May and would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident.
A 5 year old child hit by a car tragically died as a result of the collision.?
¡°We are hoping to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision as they can offer valuable information that is vital to this investigation¡± says Serious Crash Investigator Constable Andre Taylor.? ¡°We are also looking for any witnesses who saw children playing on the roadside near the intersection with Ashmere Lane or near the park opposite Ashmere Lane around this time.¡±
Police are appealing for any witnesses to contact Constable Taylor on 09 262 9141 or the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Katherine Manaton /Communications Manager, Counties Manukau Police
09 263 2702
021 192 0717