A schoolboy hit by a car while crossing a Hamilton road last month died in hospital overnight.
Shaun Malthus, 13, of Hamilton, had been in Waikato Hospital in a critical condition since the accident on Ruakura Rd about 8.15am on June 30.
He was believed to have run in front of a car driven by a 17-year-old, who was unable to avoid hitting him despite braking hard.
The Waikato Serious Crash Unit was investigating and would decide what, if any, charges may result, said acting Waikato road policing manager Senior Sergeant Jeff Penno.
"Regardless of culpability this is an absolute tragedy, a young man has lost his life and all road deaths are preventable. We need the community to embrace this and say enough is enough."
Shaun's aunt Karen Malthus, said the family was deeply saddened by his death.
"We are grateful for the support we have received from the public in dealing with this matter and would now ask for privacy as we grieve for our loss," she said.
