A pedestrian has died after being struck by a car in Rangiora.

In a statement released on Thursday afternoon, a police spokesperson said the pedestrian was struck by a car on Ivory Street at 3pm on on 29 March.

She was transported to hospital with critical injuries and sadly passed away in hospital on 30 March.

“Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the collision are ongoing.”