Whakatāne pedestrian hit by two cars, remains in critical condition, police appeal to driver

A Whakatāne man has been critically injured after he was hit by two cars overnight as police appeal for the driver to come forward.

A police spokesperson said he was seriously injured on White Pine Bush Rd shortly after midnight.

“The injured man remains in hospital and is in a critical condition.

“It is believed that the injured man was hit by at least two vehicles.”

The Serious Crash Unit attended and enquiries into the exact circumstances are under way.

“The driver from one of these vehicles is assisting Police with our enquiries, and Police are appealing for the driver of the second vehicle - described as a blue SUV - to come forward.

“We would also like to hear from anyone else travelling on or near White Pine Bush Rd around the time of the crash, who may have information relating to the case.”

Police want anyone with any information to contact 105 and quote file number 240818/1806.

A St John spokesperson said they were notified of a motor vehicle incident on White Pine Bush Rd at 00:17am and responded two ambulances and one rapid response unit to the scene.

“Our crews assessed and treated one patient who was transported to Whakatāne hospital in a critical condition.”