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Police seek witnesses to man being hit by car in Christchurch

February 2, 2020
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Police are seeking witnesses after a 51-year-old man who was hit by a vehicle died in Christchurch yesterday. 

A police spokesperson said they responded to reports of a man being injured by a vehicle on Bevington Street, Avonhead yesterday at around 5:30pm. 

The man died at the scene.

Police are wanting anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have further information and to call 105. 

Inquiries are ongoing and a number of witnesses have already been spoken to.


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