Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER
A wheelchair user has died following a collision with a car in Ashburton on Saturday.
Police were called to Burnett Street about 1pm after a report of a crash involving a car and a person in an electric wheelchair.
Senior Sergeant Janine Bowden said the wheelchair user died in hospital on Wednesday night.
She called for anyone with information about the crash to come forward.
"We offer our condolences to the family of the deceased during this difficult time," Bowden said.
"While our investigation into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing, police would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the crash. We would also like to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage in the Burnett Street and Park Street areas."
Anyone with information should contact police via 105 or online at 105.police.govt.nz and use the reference number 250706/8918.
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