A heavy emergency service presence was at the scene and the road had been cordoned off. A police spokeswoman said cordons were lifted about 5.30pm following a scene investigation.
Sharp has long had concerns about the safety of pedestrians on the street which is bisected by a rail crossing at its western end. Traffic often sped up to beat the barriers, he said.
He had perviously written to the council advocating for safety features such as a lower speed limit and a pedestrian crossing to be installed.
Waikanae School principal Bevan Campbell said he hadn't received any information to suggest the child was part of his school’s community. His thoughts were with the child and their family.