The driver of the car who hit the officer made off at speed but crashed about 2km away. Photo / File
The driver of the car who hit the officer made off at speed but crashed about 2km away. Photo / File
A police officer manning a drink-drive checkpoint at Clive early today ended up spending the night in Hawke's Bay Hospital after being struck by a car that failed to stop.
The officer was working as part of a team breath testing drivers near the Farndon Road, SH2 intersection.
An approachingcar turned into Farndon Rd, crossed over the centre line markings and glanced the officer.
He received cuts and grazing to his legs, arms and face.
The driver of the car made off at speed but crashed about 2km away.
One person from the vehicle was located although no arrest was made. Police are looking for a second person they believe was the driver and have appealed for him or her to come forward.
