Bay of Plenty Police investigating a serious crash involving a pedestrian in Welcome Bay continue to appeal for information from the public.

On Saturday, January 10, at 11.30pm, emergency services were called to a serious crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Kaitemako Rd.

The pedestrian, a 14-year-old girl, received serious injuries, and was transported to hospital in a serious condition, Detective Sergeant Geoff Whiteside said in a post on Facebook.

“Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing and police would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the crash.”

Police believe the incident occurred near an address where a gathering was taking place, and believe this incident may have been seen by those at the address.

“Bay of Plenty Police would like to hear from these attendees as they may have information that can assist in our investigation.”

Police also called for any CCTV, dashcam or phone footage captured on Kaitemako Rd around the time of the incident.

Anyone with information or footage can make a report to police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report”, or by calling 105, using reference number 260111/9599.

Information could also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.