Police investigate abandoned car covered in blood in Paraparaumu

Kapiti Coast Police are investigating an abandoned car that appears to have blood all over it.

St John and police were called to Valley Rd in Paraparaumu around 7.20am - but didn't find anyone in the car.

Police were trying to contact the registered owner of the car and have now determined that the driver is in hospital in a stable condition.

The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.