An 18-year-old man has been injured after being struck by a ute at a car meet-up in North Canterbury.
A St John spokesperson said emergency services were called to the incident at 2:18am, at the intersection of Beatties Road and Upper Sefton Road.
One ambulance was sent to the scene.
The 18-year-old’s aunt told chrislynchmedia.com her nephew was unconscious and transferred to ED via ambulance.
“He was released late morning. He is very much not ok, but no broken bones somehow.
His recovery for concussion could be lengthy” she said. The ute reportedly left the scene.
A St John spokesperson said the victim was assessed at the scene and transported to Christchurch Hospital in serious condition.
A police spokeswoman said “Enquiries are ongoing to locate the driver and determine the circumstances of the incident.
If you have any information that could assist Police in our enquiries, please contact us online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report”, or call us via 105.”
