“Our crews assessed and treated one patient who was transported to Tauranga Hospital in a critical condition.”
Senior Sergeant Schreuder said police have arrested the driver.
“Enquiries continue and once concluded charges are likely,” he said.
“The incident occurred outside of an address where there was a large party involving youths. Some of these became aggressive to police and ambulance staff who were trying to assist the injured teenager.
“This was extremely disappointing behaviour.”
Police at the scene of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian in Welcome Bay on Saturday, January 10. Photo / Cameron Avery
The Serious Crash Unit attended the scene as well as CIB.
An eyewitness described the party as “large and out-of-control”.
They told SunLive there were “multiple fights breaking out” while police tried to contain the scene, with partygoers spread across nearby roads.