Boy hospitalised following hit-and-run
Suhas Sunkisala, 11, was riding his bike through a pedestrian crossing in Murumbeena near the intersection of Railway Pde and Ardyne St on May 1 when he was struck by a silver Toyota Yaris.
The driver of the car did not stop to render assistance, and continued to travel westbound on Railway Pde. Investigators have released images of a vehicle described as a silver Toyota Yaris that they believe will assist in the investigation. Police Credit: Supplied
The boy was taken to the Royal Children's Hospital with serious injuries – including a broken ankle and injuries to his face – where he underwent emergency surgery.
'I was heading towards the zebra crossing then I saw a car slow down at the speed breaker and then I crossed at the zebra crossing and the car sped up and it hit me,' Suhas told 9 News.
'I was in shock so the pain didn't hit me too much when I was flying through the air [but] when I hit the ground I felt it.'
The incident, which occurred at about 3:30pm on Thursday May 1, is currently under investigation.
Police are hunting for the silver Toyota Yarris they believed was involved in the incident, which they said could possibly be missing its driver side mirror following the collision.
Anyone who can identify the vehicle or the driver is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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