One person has died following a crash in Invercargill last night (1 Aug).

The crash occurred at the intersection of Nith and Bowmont streets at around 5:50pm on Monday.

One person was taken to hospital but has since died.

Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of the crash.

A second person who left the scene has now been located by Police and is assisting them with their investigations.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, or observed a 1988 blue Mitsubishi Mirage in the Newfield area around 4:30pm, or in the vicinity of Nith and Bowmont streets prior to the crash should contact Police by phoning 105 and quoting the file number 220802/5735.