- An 88-year-old man is recovering in Liverpool hospital after being hit by a car
- A white Toyota appears to speed through the roundabout before hitting the man
- The driver of the car pauses for a moment before driving away from the scene
- Bankstown police set up crime scene and are now investigating the hit-and-run
This is the horrifying moment that an 88-year-old man is hit by a car while attempting to cross a road in Sydney’s west.
The Bankstown resident was hit by what police believe to be a white Toyota.
The car can be seen driving through the roundabout before striking the man.
The Bankstown resident was hit by what police believe to be a white Toyota while crossing the road
The hit-and-run happened at the intersection of Eldridge Road and Northram Avenue at around 7.30pm on March 9.
In the CCTV footage the man is seen using a walking frame as he tentatively makes his way across the road before being struck by the car.
The man is also believed to have dementia, live alone and would often walk to the shops to buy buy vanilla slice and milk, according to 9NEWS.
Police believe that the car’s driver stopped briefly before driving off.
CCTV footage shows the man is seen using a walking frame as he tentatively makes his way across the road
The car may also have damage to its bonnet or windscreen, according to police.
The man is recovering in Liverpool hospital where he is currently in a stable condition after being treated at the accident by paramedics.
Bankstown Police Area Command have established a crime scene and launched an investigation into what happened.
Police are urging the driver to turn themselves in.
Anyone with information on the hit-and-run to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use their online reporting page here.
Police are urging the driver to turn themselves in after they drove off