Police search for hit-run driver at Klemzig

Police are looking for the driver of a Ford Ranger after a man was hit by a car on North East Road, Klemzig this morning.

About 9am on Sunday 12 March, there was a minor altercation between drivers heading northeast on North East Road, Klemzig, just past Ascot Avenue. The driver of a dark grey Ford Ranger then threw an object at a white Kia sedan.

Both cars stopped and the victim, who was a passenger in the Kia, approached the stationary Ford Ranger. The Ford then collided with the victim, who hit the bull bar and went up and over the vehicle.

The Ford then drove off north-west along Kirby Avenue.

The driver is described as of Caucasian appearance, tall, with a slim build, short dark hair, a short kept beard and was wearing a white top.

The victim, a 23-year-old man, reported the incident to the Holden Hill Police Station and sought treatment for non-life-threatening injuries at the Modbury Hospital.

Police want to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident or has dashcam or CCTV footage that may assist the investigation.

There was a driver of a white vehicle directly behind the Kia that may have witnessed the collision.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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