A man is in hospital after being hit by a car that failed to stop in Timaru this morning.
The accident happened at about 4.40am when a vehicle hit the man on Old North Road between Grants Road and Andrew Street.
The driver of the car did not stop after the crash and the victim was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
The vehicle that hit the man is likely to have frontal damage, police say.
Police would like to speak to the driver of a grey vehicle in the area at the time, and would also like to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity of Old North Road at that time this morning.
A scene examination is being conducted and Old North Road remains closed between Grants Road and Andrew Street.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Kevin McErlain on 021 1912 286.
Information can also be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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