Police are appealing for information about the driver of a Nissan Navara who fled the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash in Canterbury last week.

Senior Constable Glen Tweedie said the crash occurred just before 9.40pm on Wednesday, August 19, at the intersection of Shands Rd and Springston Rolleston Rd in Lincoln.

"One of the vehicles involved in the crash reportedly left the scene immediately without speaking with the occupant of the second vehicle,” Tweedie said in a statement.

“The vehicle, which left the scene, is reported to be a 2021 silver/grey Nissan Navara – similar to the one pictured.

"Police enquiries suggest that the Nissan was travelling on Springston Rolleston Road prior to the crash.

“Police would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the crash or saw the Nissan travelling on Springston Rolleston Road or the surrounding area between 9.10pm and 10.10pm on Wednesday 19 August.

"We would also like to review any dashcam footage you may have of the vehicle.

“Police also want to speak with the driver of the Nissan – if this was you, or you have any information that could help us identify them, please get in touch immediately," says Senior Constable Tweedie

"The Nissan is believed to have damage to the front-end of it – likely near the left-hand side."

  • Anyone with information about the crash should contact the police at 105.police.govt.nz or call 105, and use file number 260821/9719.