Jonathan Krupinski was one of the two boys hit over the weekend. (Photo / Supplied)

Police say motorist not at fault after Christchurch teens hit

Author: Newstalk ZB Staff,
Publish Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2018, 2:29pm

There are reports that the two young teens critically injured on a North Canterbury road had been drinking and playing chicken with vehicles before they were struck.

14-year-old Isaak Strom - and 13-year-old Jonathan Krupinski - remain in Christchurch Hospital after they were hit on Oxford Road in Fernside about 9.20 on Saturday night.

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A relative says one of the boys was playing chicken with the cars, and the other boy ran out to save him.

"I understand alcohol was a factor. Jonathan was actually staying at Isaac's house that evening for a sleep over or a stay over."

Police have said the motorist who struck the pair was not at fault.