Thursday, 22 August 2013 - 3:30pm |
Northland

Name of deceased Kaitaia woman released

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Police have released the name of the woman who died after being hit by a car in Kaitaia last night.

The woman, a mother of two, was 28-year-old Georgina Manuel of Kaitaia.

Police launched a homicide inquiry following the incident, which occurred on Puketopo Road about 10pm.

Just before 12pm today, a 45-year-old man handed himself into Whangärei Police.

Police are currently speaking to the man and are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.

Police also located a vehicle believed to be involved in the incident and are currently carrying out a forensic examination of the vehicle.

They would also like to hear from anyone who heard or saw anything in the vicinity of Pukepoto Road and Grigg Street around10pm last night.

Anyone with information can contact the Kaitaia Police on 09 408 6500 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

For media inquiries contact Northland Police Communications Manager Sarah Kennett on 09 430 4525 or 027 494 1214.