Child injured in Lisarow hit and run

Police are appealing for information after a child was hit by a car at Lisarow last Friday.

At about 2.55pm on Friday, February 7 emergency services were called to Railway Cres, Lisarow, following reports a pedestrian had been hit by a car.

Officers attached to Brisbane Waters Police District and Traffic and Highway Patrol Command attended and found a 12-year-old girl had been hit by a car while crossing the road before the vehicle left the scene.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the child for serious leg and arm injuries and when she was in a stable condition she was flown by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter to John Hunter Hospital for further treatment.

Police established a crime scene and officers from the Crash Investigation Unit have commenced an investigation into the incident.

As the investigation continues, police would like to speak to the driver of a silver Volkswagen Golf believed to be in the area at the time of the incident.

Officers are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash – or has any available dashcam or mobile phone footage – to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au