Police are still appealing for information after a hit-and-run incident in Queenstown on Saturday night. Sergeant Steve Watt, of Queenstown, said the incident happened about 8.35pm when two males were walking on State Highway 6, near the Queenstown Events Centre. "The vehicle briefly stopped about 30m away, two people exited the vehicle, subsequently returned to their vehicle and fled the scene.'' A police spokeswoman earlier said the vehicle was a Toyota station wagon and the registration began with ''JW''. Anyone who witnessed the crash, or may recognise the vehicle, is encouraged to contact Queenstown police on (03) 441 1600 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 17, 2019 21:45 UTC