19 Jun 2025

Victim of Rotorua hit-and-run dies, police continue hunt for motorcyclist

1:45 pm on 19 June 2025
Motorcyclist involved in pedestrian crash.

Motorcyclist involved in pedestrian crash. Photo: Supplied / Police

The pedestrian involved in a hit-and-run in Rotorua on Sunday has died in hospital, while police continue to hunt for the motorcyclist involved.

Rotorua police say the motorcyclist overtook a stationary car on Edmund Road on Sunday about 2.15pm, hitting the pedestrian.

The car was waiting for the 24-year-old victim to cross at a designated pedestrian crossing.

The motorcyclist fled the scene and police say investigators are continuing to comb through evidence.

They urge anyone with information to contact police.