Police are appealing for information from the public following a fatal crash on Burnett Street in Ashburton on July 5.

Senior Sergeant Janine Bowden said police received a report of a crash involving a car and a person in an electric wheelchair at around 1pm.

“One person was located with injuries and was transported to hospital.

“Sadly, the person [in the electric wheelchair] passed away in hospital last night.

“We offer our condolences to the family of the deceased during this difficult time.”

No further information is available at this stage she said.

While the investigation into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing, Police would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the crash Bowden said.

“We would also like to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage in the Burnett Street and Park Street areas.”

If you have information that may assist the enquiries, please contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking "Update Report" or call 105