Rotorua Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious crash in the Rotorua area on Thursday 23 January.
The crash, involving a car and a pedestrian, occurred at around 1.40pm at the roundabout intersection between Ranolf Street and Malfroy Road.
A 71-year-old woman was taken to Waikato Hospital with critical injuries. This person later died on 29 January.
Police have charged a 43-year-old man with manslaughter and other driving-related offences.
Police would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the crash.
Police are particularly interested in any sightings of a black BMW X5 that was in the area around this time.
If you have any information that can assist with the investigation, please call 105 quoting file number 200123/5299.
Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre