Nelson Police were called to reports of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian on Front Street on Friday, September 20, around 10pm.
Police arrived on scene to find the driver and pedestrian both stopped, with several bystanders watching and administering first-aid.
According to police, witness statements indicated the driver had a green light and the pedestrian stepped onto the road in front of the moving vehicle before it had time to see them or brake.
The pedestrian was taken to hospital and later discharged with no major injuries.
Nelson police would like to thank the members of the public who quickly called emergency services and stepped up to provide aid.
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