Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 12:32pm |
Tasman

Appeal for information following crash, Nelson

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Police are appealing for information following a serious crash in Nelson yesterday.

At around 4pm, emergency services were called to the crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of Tasman and Weka streets.

One person was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

The vehicle involved was a grey double cab ute with a snorkel, that left the scene. Police are making enquiries to locate the vehicle and driver.

The Serious Crash Unit attended and a scene examination was conducted.

Police would like to hear from anyone who saw the crash, or anyone with videos, photos, CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident or the ute involved.

If you have any information that may assist Police in our enquiries, please contact us online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” or call 105.

Please use the reference number 260120/3721.

You can also provide information via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Issued by Police Media Centre