Fatal Crash - Gordonton Rd, Gordonton

Waikato Police are investigating a fatal crash which occurred near Gordonton on State Highway 1B last night.

At 9.10 pm Emergency Services were called to the scene where a vehicle driving north has collided with a female pedestrian walking along the road.

Ambulance staff arrived to discover family members attempting to resuscitate her.

The pedestrian whose name is yet to be released is a 58 year old woman who was visiting from Australia.

Senior Sergeant Kent Holdsworth said the crash is being investigated by the Waikato Serious Crash Unit and the matter will be referred to the Coroner.