Pedestrian located with serious injuries after suspected hit-and-run in Wellington

A pedestrian was located by a ride-share driver in Wellington on Sunday morning following a suspected hit-and-run.

Wellington police are investigating after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a suspected hit-and-run on Sunday morning.

Sergeant Shaun Taiaki of Wellington road policing said the person was located at the intersection of Kaiwharawhara and Old Porirua Rds between 4.45am and 5.45am on Sunday.

Taiaki said the pedestrian was “transported to hospital with moderate to serious injuries consistent with a crash”.

“We have since spoken with the person located and inquiries are ongoing to determine what occurred.”

Police are wanting to speak with a ride-share driver who located and transported the pedestrian to their home address, where they were then transported to hospital.

Anyone that witnessed a collision, has any footage from the area on Sunday morning, or saw any activity that may be related to the incident is asked to contact police via the 105 service and reference event number P058496143.