Police search for driver involved in alleged hit-and-run


A pedestrian was struck on Monday morning but the vehicle failed to stop.

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A pedestrian was struck on Monday morning but the vehicle failed to stop.

Police are searching for the driver responsible for an alleged hit-and-run in Whanganui.

A police media spokesperson said police were alerted to the incident at 10.40am on Jones St on Monday.

“A vehicle is reported to have driven onto the footpath and struck a pedestrian. The vehicle did not stop.”

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Stuff understands the incident occurred near Whanganui Girls’ College and the victim was a young child.

Police were continuing to make inquiries.

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