A University of Otago student is in Dunedin Hospital with
serious injuries after being hit by a car in North Dunedin
early yesterday.
The man remained in a critical condition last night but was
stable, Senior Sergeant Steve Aitken said.
Police had earlier issued a plea trying to identify the man,
with inquiries confirming he was a 19-year-old student.
The man's Wellington family were being notified, he said.
The crash happened at the intersection of Opoho and North Rds
about 2.40am.
The driver of the car reported the incident to police and
sought the immediate assistance of emergency services.
Police were still investigating the cause and circumstances
of the crash.
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