Police investigating Hamilton hit-and-run

Police in Hamilton are investigating a hit-and-run incident which left a pedestrian seriously injured last night.

Senior Sergeant Pete van de Wetering said a 59-year-old man was struck by a vehicle as he crossed Victoria St at about 8pm.

He was taken to hospital with compound fractures to his leg, a fractured skull and lacerations.

Mr van de Wetering said the man was found lying on the road by a witness who heard the impact of the collision.

He said police were looking for a light coloured car and a motorcycle that were seen travelling down Victoria St at the time of the impact.

Anyone with knowledge of the incident was urged to contact police.

- NZPA