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One dead in Waikato crash involving car and pedestrian

March 4, 2020

One person has died following a crash in Hauraki, Waikato, involving a car and a pedestrian.

Police say the crash happened between State Highway 26 and Paeroa-Tahuna Road and was reported around 11.40pm yesterday.

The serious crash unit attended the scene.

Police say inquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances.

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