A hitch-hiker has been seriously injured after being hit by a car in the western Bay of Plenty this morning.
The 30-year-old Asian woman was hitchhiking on Jellicoe St, near the intersection of Oroua St, in Te Puke when an east-bound vehicle left the road and crashed into her around 11.52am, police said.
The woman was rushed to Tauranga Hospital in a serious condition, Senior Sergeant Shannon Clifford of Tauranga Police said.
"The elderly driver of the vehicle is suspected to be suffering a medical condition and has also been taken through to Tauranga Hospital in a serious condition," he said.
A serious crash unit officer was on the scene, and diversions have been put in place for all east-bound traffic along Station Rd. Motorists were asked to be patient and expect delays.
Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Tauranga Police on 07 577 4300 or anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
