5 Jun 2024

Pedestrian in serious condition after being struck by car in central Christchurch

12:18 pm on 5 June 2024
Christchurch Hospital

(file image) Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

A pedestrian is in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by a car in central Christchurch.

Police have launched a serious crash investigation into the collision on Riccarton Road, near Hagley Park, just before 3.30pm on Tuesday.

The pedestrian was taken to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition.

In an update on Wednesday, police said their condition was now serious.