Detectives hunt man wearing a straw hat in relation to horror hit and run car crash that left driver critically hurt
- Police want to identify a man in a large straw hat and a black SUV vehicle
- He may have been involved in a hit-and-run crash in outer Melbourne
- A driver of another vehicle was left critically injured after the incident
Police want to identify a man in a large straw hat and a black SUV vehicle in relation to a hit-and-run crash in outer Melbourne that left a driver critically injured.
It is alleged the driver of two vehicles began arguing at Lyndhurst about 6pm last Saturday, as they drove north along Glasscocks Road.
The driver of a Volkswagen sedan and his passenger exited their vehicle and approached the second vehicle, believed to be a black SUV.
Police want to identify a man in a large straw hat and a black SUV vehicle in relation to a hit-and-run crash in outer Melbourne that left a driver critically injured
The 34-year-old Volkswagen driver was then hit by the SUV and taken to hospital, where he remains critically injured.
The SUV fled and is yet to be found.
On Friday, investigators released CCTV of the vehicle and an image of a man they believe can assist.
The male driver is perceived to be of Pacific Islander appearance and wearing a large straw hat.
Any witnesses who saw the crash or may have dash cam footage should contact Crime Stoppers.
The driver of a Volkswagen sedan and his passenger exited their vehicle and approached the second vehicle, believed to be a black SUV