The Northern Territory Police Force are calling for information in relation to a hit and run in Darwin City overnight.
Around 12:30am, a man, aged in his 50's, was crossing Mitchell Street near the intersection of Nuttall Place when he was struck by a blue Toyota Hilux dual cab utility.
The impact tossed the male into the air, causing him to land on a nearby stationary car before hitting the road.
The Hilux failed to stop at the scene and continued down Mitchell Street, running a red light at the corner of Mitchell and Daly Streets, before exiting the CBD via Daly and the Stuart Highway.
Multiple witnesses rendered assistance to the victim.
The driver of the vehicle that the pedestrian was thrown into stopped at the scene and waited for police.
Emergency Services attended and treated the male at the scene before taking him to Royal Darwin Hospital for assessment of his injuries. He currently remains in a stable condition.
Police are working to identify the driver of the vehicle and are urging them to make themselves known to police.
Police are asking anyone with information to make contact on 131 444 and quote reference P25180688. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
