Teen charged after pedestrians hit by car on Queen St, Auckland

A 17-year-old has been charged after two pedestrians were struck by a car on Queen St in Central Auckland early this morning.

Two people were rushed to Auckland City Hospital after a car crashed into them between Karangahape Rd and City Rd just before 6am.

Hato Hone St John said one was in a serious condition and the other in a moderate condition.

Police put up a cordon and the Serious Crash Unit was sent to examine the scene.

The driver fled the scene, a police spokesman said earlier. Officers found and arrested two people nearby a short time later.

Police now say a 17-year-old male has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and injuring with intent.

He is scheduled to appear in the Auckland Youth Court on August 4.

Police wanted to hear from anybody in the area who witnessed the crash.

“If you can help, please use our 105 service and quote reference number P063367159.”

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