An Auckland man has undergone emergency surgery after being hit by a car while lying on the road in Pakuranga Heights early on Friday morning.
The 33-year-old man was rushed to hospital after being critically injured on Walworth Ave at about 2:30am.
Police said it's believed he was lying in the road in poor lighting when he was hit by the car.
The serious crash unit has been notified and is investigating.
Police said the man remains in critical condition in hospital.