A police investigation is underway after a woman was killed in a hit and run in Lower Hutt on Thursday morning.
Hutt Valley Police say they are actively seeking information after the pedestrian was hit on Naenae Road at about 5.50am. She died at the scene.
Detective Inspector Haley Ryan of the Hutt Valley Police says investigators need "the public's assistance to help locate the driver or vehicle involved.
"Anyone in the area who may have witnessed this incident or who has any information - including CCTV – is asked to contact Police immediately."
Det Insp Ryan said the driver could have panicked after the incident and was pleading for them to get in touch.
Officers also said the vehicle would have suffered "noticeable damage."
