Ryan Phillips of Invercargill, who is fighting for his life in hospital after a hit-and-run. Photo: SuppliedThe 19-year-old Invercargill man who was a victim of a hit-and-run at the weekend was able to move his hands and toes yesterday, his father says. Bricklayer Ryan Phillips was walking home from a work party about 6.15am on Sunday on Marama Ave South when he was struck by a vehicle and critically injured. "They did reduce his sedation to try wake him up and he moved his hands, his toes and his fingers — which is a quite good sign. Mr Phillips said his son would undergo surgery today and after that doctors would try to reduce his sedation.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 27, 2022 05:59 UTC