An investigation has been launched into the death of a man on State Highway 6 (Kawarau Gorge) after he was struck by a vehicle last night (Monday March 3).

Emergency services were called to the scene near Kawarau Bridge Historic Reserve at around 10pm.

The man was located deceased at the scene.

NZ Police said work is underway to understand what occurred, as well as to formally identify the victim, and they would like to speak with anyone who might have witnessed the incident.

They would also like to hear from anyone who may have seen a man wearing black pants and a black shirt walking on SH6 near the area before 10pm, or anyone who has captured dashcam footage from the incident or surrounding times.

If you have any information that may assist police in their investigation, please contact them online, clicking ‘Update Report’ or by calling 105.

Please use the reference number 250304/8199.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111.