Pedestrian dies following crash on Waikato Expressway

A pedestrian has died following a crash on Waikato Expressway in Hamilton.

Police were notified of the crash, involving the pedestrian and a vehicle, at 6:23pm, a statement from police said.

The road was closed in both directions at 8pm on Friday – at Pardella Boulevard northbound and Resolution Drive southbound.

Diversions were in place, and motorists were advised to avoid the area.

The Serious Crash Unit would examine the scene.