The driver of a vehicle being sought as part of inquiries into the Greytown hit-and-run has been spoken to by Police, and officers now have a different vehicle of interest.
The incident happened on Sunday 24 June between about 6:30-7am, on State Highway 2 between North Street and Ahikōuka Road.
The victim suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle while walking northbound alongside State Highway 2.
Police have previously asked for the driver of a Mistubishi Triton ute, seen on CCTV in the area at the time, to come forward as we believed the driver would have information that could assist us.
We can confirm this driver has now come forward and spoken with Police, and we thank him for his assistance.
Further Police inquiries have now led us to a different vehicle, and we are working to locate that driver.
We are not yet in a position to release the details of that vehicle, but it is now the main focus of our inquiries.
Police would ask anyone with information about what happened to contact Police on 105, quoting file number 230625/2031.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre