Invercargill Police have now completed their investigation into a hit and run crash on Marama Avenue, South Otatara on 25 September 2022 that resulted in a 19-year-old man receiving serious injuries.

Detective Sergeant Scott Mackenzie, Southland Police said a 22-year-old local man has been summonsed to appear in the Invercargill District Court on 17 November 2022 to face charges of careless driving causing injury and failing to stop and ascertain injury.

Meanwhile the victim is continuing to recover from his injuries.