Teen girl 'deliberately' struck by car in hit-run in Melbourne's north
Police believe a 16-year-old girl visiting her sister from overseas was "deliberately" struck by a car in a hit-run in Melbourne's north.
The girl was crossing the road when a black Volvo entered the Roxburgh Park bus terminal off Thomas Brunton Parade about 6.50pm on Saturday.
The car accelerated through a crossing, hitting the girl and fleeing the scene at speed, police say.
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Police are searching for the driver of a black Volvo. Hit-run Melbourne. 01/07/23 Nine
Senior Constable Alexandra Adler said the incident was concerning.
"It looks like it was deliberate," she said.
"The car appears to slow and comes to a stop. When the young girl crosses the road, the car accelerates towards her."
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Victim's injuries hit-run Melbourne. 01/07/23 Nine
The victim was rushed to hospital with cuts and bruises.
Roxburgh Park is about 21 km north of Melbourne.
Hume Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the hit-run and urge anyone with information to come forward.
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