Palmerston North Police are appealing for information from the public following a vehicle collision on Tremaine Avenue on Thursday.
At about 4:15pm on 28 October, a 73-year-old woman was attempting to cross the road opposite Coronation Park.
A vehicle traveling east towards Rangitikei Street performed a U-turn and collided with the woman, knocking her to the ground.
The vehicle did not stop and completed the U-turn before driving off in a westerly direction towards Botanical Road.
The victim received serious injuries as a result and was admitted to hospital.
The vehicle involved in this incident is described as a blue or grey coloured medium size sedan.
Police would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or has any information which could help us identify and locate the vehicle.
Anyone who can assist is asked to get in touch by calling Police on 105 and quoting file number 211029/6283.
Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre