Nelson woman hit by car

A young woman is in a serious condition after being hit by a vehicle in Nelson yesterday.

Police said there had been reports of up to 10 youths kicking letterboxes, rubbish bins and passing cars as they walked along Weka Street around 9.30pm.

The 19-year-old appeared to have stepped into the road and been hit by an oncoming vehicle.

Nelson police want to hear from any witnesses.

- NZPA