Blenheim hit & run: Man charged after Christmas Day collision – NZ Herald

A 21-year-old man has as we speak been charged in relation to the hit and run incident in Blenheim on Christmas Day.

At round 11.45pm on December 25 a 17-year-old boy was struck and injured by a automotive close to the intersection of Scott St and Muller Rd.

The automotive didn’t stay on the scene.

Police have been in search of witnesses to the incident or the car itself – a small, dark-coloured hatchback which was seen within the space on the time.

Detective Senior Sergeant Ciaran Sloan confirmed this afternoon {that a} search warrant was executed as we speak at a central Blenheim tackle, with officers seizing numerous gadgets of curiosity.

“A 21-year-old native man was arrested on the property and has been charged with harmful driving and wounding with intent,” he mentioned.

“He is because of seem in Blenheim District Courtroom on Thursday 14 January.

“The investigation workforce is happy an arrest has been made and wish to thank the Blenheim neighborhood for his or her assist with our inquiries.”