Police say a pedestrian hit by a car in South Auckland has now been identified after an appeal for information about his identity.
Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
Emergency services were called to the scene on Marne Road in Papakura at about 10.30pm yesterday.
This morning police said the man was in Middlemore Hospital in a critical condition with life-threatening injuries, and released a description of him hoping to find his relatives.
However, they are now in contact with his next-of-kin.
The crash is being investigated and the driver of the vehicle has been assisting with enquiries.
