Nelson is mourning the life, and the loss, of an experienced Policewoman, killed in the line of duty

Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming died from her injuries after being struck by a vehicle- while on a foot patrol with another officer in the city - after New Years' Eve celebrations.

Her colleague, Senior Sergeant Adam Ramsay, is now stable after being critically injured in the incident.

The driver of the vehicle, which was also seen ramming a Police car, is due in court tomorrow.

Attendees at the New Zealand v Sri Lanka cricket match, in Nelson this afternoon gathered in a moment of silence.

The announcer described Fleming as a highly-respected and experienced officer - and say they share the grief of her family and Police - in a moment shown on TVNZ.

He says the Police do an amazing job keeping the country safe, and protecting us from harm - often at their personal expense.