Police have charged a 50-year-old man in relation to the death of 33-year-old Rikki McCall in Owaka.
Rikki was found deceased on Owaka Valley Road, Owaka, near Clutha on the night of Saturday 7 May.
The 50-year-old man has been charged with failing to stop and ascertain injury in relation to a fatal crash and is due to appear in Dunedin District Court on Tuesday 31 May.
The investigation into Rikki’s death remains ongoing and Police are continuing to appeal for information from anyone with knowledge of the incident, Southern CIB Detective Sergeant Scott McMulkin said.
If you were travelling in the area between 8pm on Saturday 7 May and 4am on Sunday 8 May and have information that may assist Police in their enquiries, contact Police via 105 and quote file number 220508/8217.
Information can also be given Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.