Home / New ZealandPedestrian hit by vehicle in Chch, police appeal for sightingsBy Teuila FuataiAPNZ·4 Jul, 2013 07:44 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditPhoto / FilePhoto / FilePolice have appealed to the public for sightings of a man after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in central Christchurch last night.Emergency services were called to Fitzegerald Ave, between Avonside Drive and Armagh St, about 7.20pm. Both the driver of the vehicle and the pedestrian were taken to Christchurch hospital for treatment. The pedestrian's condition is believed to be serious, but an update was not immediately available this morning.The road was blocked for a brief period to enable a scene investigation.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Anyone who saw the incident, or saw a male in dark clothing carrying a backpack walking along Kilmore St onto Fitzgerald Ave should contact Detective Gary Absalom of Christchurch Police on 03 363 7648.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandPremiumEditorialEditorial: Not everyone is confident the energy sector is in good shapePoliticsAbuse in care: Extra $7m for redress pool after more people eligible than expectedNew ZealandWhy experts predict butter prices will keep increasingSponsoredSolar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night skyAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
