POLICE are currently investigating an alleged hit and run at Penshurst last week, where a white ute failed to give way and collided with a Nissan Navara before fleeing the scene.

Leading Senior Constable, Andy Gottliebsen said a Hamilton man was driving his Nissan Navara along the Hamilton Highway at 10.20pm on Thursday, December 23, when a white Ute failed to give way at the intersection of Martin Street and Cox Street in Penshurst, driving into the side of his vehicle.