Police are appealing for information after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash at a Nelson intersection on Monday afternoon.
Emergency services were called to the scene at the intersection of Tasman and Weka streets at about 4pm following a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. The injured person was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Police say the vehicle involved, described as a grey double-cab ute fitted with a snorkel, left the scene before emergency services arrived. Officers are making enquiries to locate both the vehicle and its driver. The Serious Crash Unit attended the scene and carried out a detailed examination.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the crash, or who may have dashcam, CCTV, photos or video footage of the incident or the ute, to come forward.
Information can be provided online via 105.police.govt.nz by clicking “Update Report,” or by calling 105, quoting reference number 260120/3721. Anonymous information can also be given to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
