"Especially when other people were standing outside looking and no one would go and help. I drove up and they [neighbours] were already on the roads."
Detective Sergeant Kevan Verry of Tokoroa CIB said police had been unable to speak to the victim yesterday as she was in a serious condition at Tokoroa Hospital. He appealed to any witnesses in or around Dalmeny St, Bridge St or Baird Rd between 5.30am and 6.30am to contact Tokoroa police or the Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.
Police cordoned off eight houses in Dalmeny St yesterday and Mr Verry pointed out the "good samaritan's" ute which remained in the cordoned area.
Police also door-knocked the entire street asking residents if they had seen or heard anything suspicious.
"We haven't arrested anyone," Mr Verry said. "We don't know who did it, have no motive and don't know why."