Rotorua Police are appealing for the public’s help after a hit-and-run incident this afternoon that left a man critically injured.
Emergency services were called to Edmund Road at around 2.15pm after a report of a crash involving a motorbike and a pedestrian.
The motorbike then left the scene without stopping.
The pedestrian was located with injuries and he was transported to hospital in a critical condition.
The road remains closed while emergency services are in attendance, and traffic management is in place.
Police are now working to identify the rider of the motorbike which struck the man.
The motorbike travelled from Edmund Road towards Clayton Road.
Police would like to speak with anyone who was on Edmund Road between 2pm and 2.30pm who may have witnessed the crash.
“We would also like to hear from anyone who may have dashcam or CCTV footage in the Edmund Road and Clayton Road areas,” said Senior Sergeant Roger Schreuder.
“If you have a”ny information about this motorbike, or its rider, we are urging you to get in touch with us.
If you can help, please call 105 and quote reference number P062875068.
You can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
So I live near this area. There are regularly at least 5 un helmeted unregistered riders who ride all over the footpaths and roads around this area on their dirt bikes. I was at the traffic lights at Koutu corner one day and one of these riders ran a red light, through the whole intersection doing a wheelie and waving to people. What an idiot. No helmet. I guarantee lots of people know who they are and where they live. The police probably know as well..
I hope the pedestrian recovers. However this is an accident waiting to happen.