A pedestrian was struck by a car and carried on the bonnet for a short while before the driver fled.
Police are appealing for information about the Wellington incident which happened about 6.30pm last night at the intersection of Tory and Tennyson Streets.
鈥淭he pedestrian was carried a short distance on the bonnet of the vehicle before falling onto the road on Tory Street,鈥 police said.
鈥淭he vehicle did not stop, and left the area.鈥
The pedestrian suffered minor injuries.
The car was described as a light blue hatchback and would have damaged windscreen wipers as a result of the collision.
Police are appealing for information after the driver of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian in Wellington left the scene last night. Photo / NZ Police
The vehicle was captured on CCTV, and the footage would help with police inquiries.
鈥淲e would urge anyone who knows who this was, or if this was you, to please do the right thing and come forward,鈥 police said.
Information could be given by calling 105 ot via the police website. Quote reference number P062293969.
Alternatively, information could be given anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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