It is believed a woman in her 40s was riding an e-scooter on Swan Street near the intersection of Scott Street in Melton in Melbourne’s west when she was hit by a small white sedan at about 12.20 this morning.
The car failed to stop and was last seen driving away from the scene heading east along Swan Street.
Items of clothing and shards of broken glass were seen at the site of the accident.
The woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone with footage or further information to contact Crime Stoppers.
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