Invercargill police are appealing for assistance to locate the vehicle involved in a early morning hit and run this morning (25 Sept) in Otatara.

A man was struck by a vehicle around 6:15am on Marama Avenue South in Otatara and remains in hospital in a serious condition.

Police urge anyone travelling in the area at the time of the incident or the driver or occupants of the vehicle involved to contact Police to assist in their enquiries.

Police are providing support to the person’s family.

Anyone who saw what happened or has information on the vehicle involved, or any other information which may help Police, is asked to contact 105 and quote file number 220925/5483.