Hit and run incident in Taupo

A vehicle has hit a pedestrian and left the scene in Taupo.

A police media spokeswoman said they received a call at 11.08am about a man who had been hit by a vehicle on Scannell St.

The vehicle then left the scene, she said.

The man was responsive and has been taken to Taupo Hospital with moderate injuries.

Inquiries are continuing in relation to the driver.