Car mounts footpath, hits boy in alleged hit and run in Melbourne

A boy was left needing surgery after an alleged deliberate hit-and-run in Melbourne.

Police were told a group of people were walking along Margaret Street in Werribee when a car mounted the footpath and drove at them at about 3.45pm on Sunday, August 10.

The car hit a 15-year-old Wyndham boy who was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries that required surgery.

Car mounts sidewalk, strikes boy in suspected hit-and-run in Melbourne
A car believed to have been involved in an alleged deliberate hit-and-run in Werribee, Melbourne. (Victoria Police)

The car was driven away at high speed.

Investigators believe the car was an early 2000s model Honda Civic with false number plates, a silver body, and a gold front bumper.

It had two black stripes on the bonnet and minor red markings or panel damage to its back right side.

Police have released an image of the car in hopes of identifying the driver.

Any witnesses or anybody with CCTV or dashcam footage, or any other information, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.

You May Also Like

Illegal Immigrant Arrested for DUI With 3-Year-Old in Car

Staff report GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A 34-year-old man was arrested late Saturday…

Biker Bar Shooting: Man Kills Sister and Woman After Fight

Inset (left): Joseph Howard (Franklin County Sheriff’s Office). Inset (center): Taya Mollette…

Carjacking Suspect Crashes Into McDonald’s Drive-Thru, Injuring Teen and 7 Others, Police Say

Insets: Authorities say Juan Luis Estrada was seen on video hitting several…

Woman Burns Apartment After Boyfriend Tells Her to Leave, Killing 71-Year-Old

Inset: Rashamba Claybrooks (Wisconsin Department of Corrections). Background: The Milwaukee, Wisconsin, apartment…

Judge Sets Deadline for DOJ to Defend Secrecy Over ICE Agents at Polling Places Ahead of Elections

Main: A banner showing President Donald Trump is displayed on the Department…

Elder Options Hosts Advanced Elder Abuse Training for Law Enforcement Officers

News release from Elder Options GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Law enforcement professionals from…

Man Accused of Killing Father and Son in Roadside Altercation Returned to Berate Nurse, Prosecutors Say

Inset: Romi Frentescu (McLennan County Sheriff’s Office). Background: The Bruceville-Eddy, Texas, intersection…

Trump Admin, Ken Paxton Accused of Colluding to Gut Immigration Judges’ Power

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, pictured with President Trump in Dallas, Texas,…