New Zealand / Wellington Region

Man charged after pedestrian seriously injured in Lower Hutt hit-and-run

13:19 pm on 4 February 2021

A person has been charged after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident in Lower Hutt on Saturday, police say.

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A 27-year-old man will appear in court next week on charges of careless driving causing injury and failing to stop to ascertain injury.

Earlier this week, police found a vehicle believed to have been involved.

Police thanked people who helped with their investigation.