Man, 77, dead after suspected hit-and-run in east Sydney
A man is dead after a suspected hit-and-run in Sydney’s eastern suburbs on Friday, sparking a search for the driver of the vehicle.
Police say they found the 77-year-old man injured on Roslyn Street in Rushcutters Bay after a pedestrian was reportedly hit by a vehicle that failed to stop around 3.30pm.
The man was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital in Darlinghurst in critical condition.
He died around 3 a.m. on Saturday.
The police crash team is investigating the incident.
Officials have asked anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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