Girl, 16, critically injured in hit and run

A 16-year-old pedestrian is in critical condition after a hit and run in Mt Maunganui early this morning.

Senior Sergeant Ian Campion of Greerton police said the girl was struck by a car on Marine Parade at 4.20am.

The vehicle failed to stop and left the girl, from Ngaruawahia, lying on the road with serious injuries.

A short time later a police patrol found the vehicle parked in a nearby side street.

Senior Sergeant Ian Harris said police were currently interviewing people who were in the vehicle but it was too early to say what charges would be laid.

- NZPA