A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being struck by a car in Double Bay overnight.
About 10pm (Thursday 17 January 2019) emergency services were called to New South Head Road, near Bellevue Road, Double Bay, following reports a pedestrian had been struck by a utility.
Police have been told the pedestrian, a 41-year-old man, began to run in a northerly direction when he was struck by a Toyota Hilux.
The 41-year-old Alfords Point man, sustained broken ribs, a ruptured spleen, severe bruising to his hip and thigh. He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to St Vincent's Hospital.
The male driver, a 30-year-old Double Bay man, was not injured.
Officers from Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to come forward.
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.
