CCTV captures out-of-control driver allegedly slam into elderly man in Adelaide

Video has emerged of the moment a car allegedly veered off the road and hit an elderly man in Adelaide's north yesterday.

The 70-year-old man was on the footpath on Coventry Road in Smithfield Plains yesterday morning when he was struck by a black Subaru sedan. 

He suffered serious injuries and was taken to Royal Adelaide Hospital, where he is recovering.

Police today seized CCTV vision of the crash, which showed the Subaru being closely followed by a black Nissan Navara ute in the moments before the man was struck.

The 42-year-old Lewiston man driving the Subaru was taken to the Lyell McEwin Hospital for minor injuries.

He has since been charged with causing serious harm by dangerous driving and driving unlicensed.

Police are looking into whether road rage incident between the Subaru and Nissan drivers occurred in the moments before the pedestrian was hit. 

The Lewiston man has been bailed to appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates’ Court on December 5.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.