UPDATED: 7.15am: A 31-year-old man is in Tauranga hospital with serious head injuries after he was struck by a car while crossing Takitimu Drive last night.
Police at the scene of the crash on Takitimu Drive. Photo: Cameron Avery.
The driver was heading south at 7.55pm when he rounded a moderate bend near the 15th Avenue overbridge, and struck the man, says Tauranga Police senior sergeant Shannon Clifford.
'His family have been notified and are with him at the hospital,” says Shannon in a statement.
Takitimu Drive was closed and diversions were put in place onto Waihi Road. The road was re-opened before midnight.
A Police serious crash officer attended the scene and diversions were in place for all east bound traffic along Station Road. Tauranga Fire Service supplied lighting while the scene examination took place.
Police are seeking any witnesses to the crash and anyone with information should contact Tauranga Police on (07) 577 4300 or alternatively anonymously on crimes stoppers 0800 555 111.
Earlier:
One person is believed to be seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle on Takitimu Drive.
It's understood the accident has happened just under the 15th Ave overbridge, just past the Waihi Road on-ramp.
Emergency services are at the scene.
The accident is believed to have happened in the northbound lane for traffic travelling from Mount Maunganui to the Route K toll road.
Motorists are being asked to avoid the scene if possible or drive with caution in the area.
5 comments
Sorry for the person concerned
Posted on 22-04-2015 20:54 | By The Caveman
But, as far as I am aware, there are no totally obvious signs indicating that cyclists and pedestrians are not permitted on Takitimu Drive and its associated roads.
Was a matter of time
Posted on 23-04-2015 04:59 | By Devils-advocate
There are many people who cross the expressway at that point, jumping the concrete barriers and in some cases bringing their bikes with them. Can be a tight squeeze when you're 2 trucks wide and come around the corner to find someone waiting with their bike to get across. Perhaps a pedestrian overbridge in this area needs to be installed.
Caveman
Posted on 23-04-2015 08:27 | By reeceracer
It's called COMMONSENSE. Surely people don't need signs to tell them obvious dangers. What next - a 'Don't walk in front of bus' sign on every Tauranga road?
Enlighten me
Posted on 23-04-2015 10:37 | By truck
but where is Station Rd in that area
road code
Posted on 23-04-2015 21:17 | By Wonkytonk
If people read the road code it says you can't walk on an expressway or motorway, unless on a dedicated facility. Hence no need for more signs! I would think this is common sense to know this...caveman!
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