Police seek more information on the October 19 incident at Gate Pa, as the family thank the public for an "outpouring of love". Photo / File
The young boy seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Gate Pa last month is improving.
The family of the teenage boy, who was hit by a vehicle in Watling St in Tauranga on October 19, has told the Bay of Plenty Times the victim is improving and they were thankful
for the community support.
"[We] would like to express gratitude to the public for the outpouring of love and support our family have received," a family member told The Bay of Plenty Times.
The boy was taken to Tauranga Hospital after being struck by a vehicle about 10pm, suffering serious but not life-threatening injuries.
Police are still appealing for people with information to come forward.
