Police name man killed while crossing the road near Canterbury pie shop

World Famous Sheffield Pie Shop.customer Robert Alexander McKinley was killed while crossing the road near the shop. Photo: Facebook

The man who was killed while walking across the road near a Canterbury bakery on Tuesday has been named by police.

The man who was killed while walking across the road near a Canterbury bakery on Tuesday has been named by police.

Robert Alexander McKinley, 66, from Ikamatua was hit by a vehicle while crossing West Coast Rd (SH73) near the World Famous Sheffield Pie Shop about 6.40am.

"Our thoughts and sympathies are with his family at this difficult time," a police spokesperson said in a statement.

"The crash remains under investigation."

The World Famous Sheffield Pie Shop posted about the crash on its social media.

"One of our customers tragically lost their life while crossing the road near our shop," the post read.

"Our hearts go out to their family, friends, and loved ones - and to everyone in our community who may be feeling the weight of this loss."

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reported McKinley had worked for transport company Wareing Group Ltd for several years.

Its general manager Gary Sheridan told

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McKinley was a valued member of staff “and a personal friend to many”.

“We are deeply saddened to hear of his death in these tragic circumstances and we offer our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and colleagues," Sheridan said.