Police have arrested a person after they allegedly struck someone with their car on River Rd in Kawerau this morning.
The person struck was seriously injured and later airlifted to hospital.
An appeal was made by police earlier today after the car fled the scene immediately after the incident, which was reported at 10.50am.
However, a 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.