Man charged with manslaughter after woman dies in Malfroy Rd crash

Police are asking for information from any witnesses to the incident. Photo / File

A man has been charged following the death of a woman after being hit by a car on Malfroy Rd.

The crash, involving a car and a pedestrian, happened about 1.40pm at the roundabout intersection between Ranolf St and Malfroy Rd on January 23.

A 71-year-old woman was taken to Waikato hospital with critical injuries. She later died in hospital on January 29.

A 43-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter and other driving-related offences.

Police are asking for information from any witnesses to the incident and are particularly interested in any sightings of a black BMW X5 that was in the area around this time.

Any information that can assist with the investigation should be reported to Rotorua Police with the file number 200153/5299.