Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash involving a person in an electric wheelchair in Ashburton.

The incident happened on Saturday 5 July, when emergency services were called to Burnett Street around 1pm after reports of a crash involving a car and a person in a wheelchair.

The victim was taken to hospital with injuries but sadly died last night.

Senior Sergeant Janine Bowden said police extend their condolences to the person’s family during this difficult time.

While the investigation is ongoing, police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to come forward. They are also seeking CCTV or dashcam footage from the Burnett Street and Park Street areas.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 105.police.govt.nz, click “Update Report,” or call 105. Please quote file number 250706/8918.