As stated by Detective Sergeant Craig Gorringe:
Police are investigating following an apparent hit and run in Whanganui overnight.
Around 1:55am the body of an elderly female pedestrian was discovered near the intersection of Anzac Parade and Helmore Street, having sustained injuries consistent with a vehicle collision.
Emergency services attended and Police have undertaken area searches however no vehicle has yet been located.
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