A woman has been charged with manslaughter after a young girl died when she was struck by a vehicle in Hawke's Bay earlier this year.
About 5.30pm on 25 January, Police were called to Chatham Road, Lochain, after a crash involving a car and a pedestrian.
The pedestrian, an 11-year-old girl, died at the scene.
An investigation has been carried out and in relation to the matter, a 34-year-old woman has now been charged with a number of offences, including manslaughter.
She is due to appear in Hastings District Court about 11.45am today, 4 March.
Other charges include breath alcohol level over 400, dangerous driving, and failing to stop to ascertain injury.
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