A pedestrian has suffered critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle in East Auckland this morning. Emergency services responded to a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Chapel Rd, East Tāmaki. The incident was reported to police around 6.39am. One person has suffered critical injuries, police said. The pedestrian was taken to hospital for treatment. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Police are urging drivers to be cautious on the roads. The incident has raised concerns about road safety in East Auckland. The community is rallying around the injured pedestrian and their family. The incident is a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to be vigilant. The police are working to determine the cause of the crash and to prevent similar incidents in the future.