A 46 year old female from Tokoroa was killed this morning after being struck by a Scania truck and trailer unit while walking along State Highway One, Kinleith, at about 1.15am.
The female was walking on a narrow area of the State Highway which has a 100km/hr speed limit and no street lighting.
The driver of the truck and trailer was not injured, but was shaken by the incident.
Senior Sergeant Fane Troy of the Taupö Road Policing Group says: "All deaths on our roads have a large effect on a number of people and whanau. Police encourage everyone out walking, cycling or doing any activity near our roads ensure they wear clothing that makes them visible to road users."
The Taupö Serious Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the crash.
Road and weather conditions at the time were fine.
The name of the deceased will be released once family have been advised.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre