Police are investigating a hit-and-run in Christchurch which has left a woman in hospital.
A spokesperson said that just after 8.20pm on Friday, a woman in her 50s was crossing Marshlands Rd at the intersection with Voss St when she was struck by a white van.
"The driver of the van did not stop to check on the woman," police said.
"She was knocked to the ground and was bleeding from the head."
![A woman suffered serious injuries after being struck by this van in Christchurch. Photo / Supplied](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ZJMDSB3EOX4NM35F7AH5OLAPFU.jpg?auth=2fe32e78bc0c6d845f927e14d69bc801dd74cbf93835c7d36d6524fc372c24e9&width=16&height=12&quality=70&smart=true)