Pedestrian seriously injured, Pahoia

Police are seeking help from the public following a serious crash in Bay of Plenty yesterday.

A pedestrian was crossing State Highway 2 at Pahoia about 7.10pm when they were struck by a white van travelling north.

The driver of the van failed to stop.

The vehicle, possibly a Toyota, will likely have frontal damage.

Anyone with information about the van or the incident is urged to contact Sergeant Wayne Hunter at Tauranga Police on

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