An elderly woman was seriously injured when she was hit by a car while crossing the road in Manurewa earlier today.
Police said the 86-year-old woman was hit by a car while crossing Russell Rd, at a pedestrian crossing, about midday.
The woman is in a serious condition in hospital.
The car stopped and the driver was assisting police with their enquiries.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash was asked to call Constable Chris Peet on 09 261 1328.