Driver sought after fail to stop crash in Bankstown

Police are appealing for witnesses after two pedestrians were injured in a fail to stop crash at Bankstown this morning.

About 5.40am (Saturday 12 January 2019), two women, aged 22 and 25, were walking south on Cottam Avenue, Bankstown, towards Canterbury Road.

The two pedestrians were walking on the road on the east side of the street, close to parked vehicles, when they were struck by a southbound Nissan Tida.

After striking the pedestrians, the vehicle continued travelling on Cottam Avenue, turning onto Canterbury Road, failing to stop.

Ambulance Paramedics attended and took the two pedestrians to Liverpool Hospital. They suffered leg and head injuries that are not believed to be life threatening,

Police from Bankstown Police Area Command commenced inquiries.

The vehicle involved has been described as a white or light coloured Nissan Tida. It is believed to have damage to a headlight.

Anyone witnesses, or anyone with information on the identity of the driver, are urge to contact police.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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