Police are continuing to appeal for information on a motorcyclist who drove off after striking a 24-year-old pedestrian in Rotorua on June 15.
The pedestrian, who was sight- and hearing-impaired, died in hospital on June 19.
The motorcyclist allegedly overtook a stationary vehicle and struck the 24-year-old as he was crossing Edmund Rd and Mangakakahi at around 2.15pm on Sunday.
Earlier, police said the rider then performed a U-turn, rode back towards the crossing, and fled the scene without stopping or checking on the victim.
The pedestrian was then airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition. Edmund Rd was closed while emergency services attended.
Police released images of the motorcyclist last week in the hopes community members would recognise him.
Detective Sergeant Phil Wilkinson said the motorbike was believed to have been damaged in the crash, specifically the front fairing.
“Family, friends, neighbours will notice a difference in the motorbike with either damage, changes to the bike or a motorbike that had previously been ridden in the street is now not being seen in the neighbourhood.
“If you are the rider or know who the rider is, please get in touch with us – do the right thing. The events of this incident will be weighing heavily on the rider’s mind. It is important that they come forward and speak to us,” he said last week.