Police seek witnesses after man hit by car in Manawatū

Sunday 23 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 23 Aug, 5:30pm

A young man is in intensive care at Wellington Hospital after being struck by a vehicle on Halcombe Road, north of Feilding, early Saturday morning. The incident occurred during an anti-social road user event. Police are searching for witnesses and the driver, who allegedly fled the scene.

How they headlined it

5:15pm

1. StuffSun 23 Aug, 5:15pm

   Police seek witnesses after man hit by car at ‘anti-social’ road meet (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 23 Aug, 5:29pm

   Feilding crash: Police seek driver after person critically injured at road event (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsSun 23 Aug, 5:30pm

   Young man critically injured after being hit by car near Feilding (opens in new tab)