An 11-year-old boy is in critical condition at Waikato Hospital after being hit by a car in Paeroa this morning.
Senior Sergeant Matt Rogers from northern police communications said the boy came out of a driveway along Rotokohu Road on a small motorbike and into the path of a passing 4WD.
He was airlifted to hospital and is currently in surgery. The driver of the vehicle and passenger remained on the scene of the accident and were interviewed by police.
"My understanding is the driver did everything he could to stop and avoid the kid on the bike," Mr Rogers said.
The case was still being investigated.
