Police investigating an incident in which a person was hit by a car in Christchurch on 1 January would like to hear from a driver who may have witnessed the collision.?
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At around 1.40am on 1 January, three people were on Prestons Road, when a silver / white coloured station wagon stopped suddenly, reversed, and drove up on to the footpath.?
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The car hit one of the people, who was on a bicycle, throwing him several metres. ?The bicycle was dragged underneath the car for around 100 metres.?
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Another car that was travelling in the opposite direction to the station wagon was seen to do a u-turn and follow the station wagon.?
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Police would like to hear from the driver of that second car in relation to what they saw. ? We’d also like to talk to anyone else who many have information which would help identify the driver of the station wagon.?
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If you can help, please contact Senior Constable Wayne Stapley of Papanui Police on 03 374 1700.?
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Issued by Police Media Centre.