Pedestrian killed in crash on State Highway 2 near Ōpōtiki 2 May, 2021 07:36 PM Quick Read The incident was reported to police at 4.53am. Photo / File A pedestrian has been killed after being struck by a vehicle on a highway in Ōpōtiki. State Highway 2 was closed between Ōpōtiki and Waioeka Gorge after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle but has since reopened. A police spokeswoman said the incident, about 6km south of Ōpōtiki, was reported at 4.53am. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised, she said. Advertisement