Wairarapa hit-and-run accused allegedly gave cops false statement

Sergeant Tim Crum said a 19-year-old man had been charged in relation to the hit and run in East Street, Greytown on 9 August. Photo / Google Maps

A man accused of a hit-and-run in Greytown, Wairarapa, is also now facing charges of lying to police.

Sergeant Tim Crum said a 19-year-old had been charged in relation to the hit and run in East St, Greytown on August 9.

Crum said the 19-year-old also faces charges of making a false statement to police and careless driving.

He will appear in the Masterton District Court on September 21.