Two-year-old girl and her grandmother, 63, are mowed down at a pedestrian crossing in shocking hit-and-run - as police hunt the driver who 'said she'd call for help before fleeing'
- 63-year-old woman and two-year-old girl were mowed down in Glen Huntly, VIC
- Footage shows the moment a Toyota RAV 4 plowed into the pair on February 20
- Driver pulled over and said she'd call for medical help before allegedly fleeing
A 63-year-old woman and her two-year-old granddaughter have been left badly injured after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run in Melbourne.
CCTV footage released by police on Tuesday shows the moment a black Toyota RAV 4 plowed into the pair as they crossed the intersection of Glen Huntly Rd and Booran around midday on February 20.
The elder woman is seen on the ground and trying to get back on her feet while tending to the young girl lying on the road.
CCTV footage shows the shocking moment a woman and her two-year-old granddaughter were struck by a Toyota RAV4 in Melbourne on February 20
The grandmother was seen on the ground trying to get back on her feet while tending to the toddler
The pair were then assisted by two bystanders who helped them back onto the footpath.
Meanwhile, the driver, believed to be a middle-aged woman, is seen pulling over before approaching the injured girl and grandmother.
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She allegedly told them she would call for medical assistance before returning to her vehicle and taking off, police said.
The older woman, from Elsternwick, remains in hospital after suffering 'serious' injuries. The young girl suffered bruising and trauma.
Authorities are now asking anyone with information on the driver to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The pair were assisted by two bystanders who helped them back onto the footpath
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