Man critical, driver arrested after allegedly fleeing hit-run in Sydney
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A man is fighting for life after being struck by a car in an alleged hit and run in Sydney’s north-west.
Emergency services were called to Ferndale Avenue in Carlingford about 12.30pm on Sunday after reports a pedestrian had been hit by a car.
The driver has been arrested after allegedly fleeing into bushland. Supplied
Police arrived to find a 34-year-old man pinned under a Nissan van.
Paramedics freed the man from under the car before he was taken to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition.
It is alleged the driver of the Nissan fled the scene on foot and headed into nearby bushland.
The injured pedestrian was taken to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition. Supplied
A 29-year-old man was arrested after a short search of the area.
A crime scene has been established and officers from Crash Investigation Unit are investigating.
No charges had been laid.
Police have asked anyone with dashcam footage or CCTV of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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