Pedestrian in critical condition more than a week after Wellington incident

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A pedestrian hit by an alleged hit-and-run driver in central Wellington remains in a critical condition in intensive care more than a week after the incident.

Two pedestrians were hit near Te Papa shortly after midnight last Sunday, leaving one in a critical condition and another with serious injuries.

An emailed statement, Wellington Hospital on Monday said one of the pedestrians remained in a critical condition in intensive care while the other was stable and on a ward.

Police alleged the car fled the scene after the accident and was found later on Evans Bay Parade. A 23-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were arrested.

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The man had been charged with excess breath alcohol causing injury, failing to stop to ascertain injury following a crash, failing to stop for police, and driving while suspended.

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