Police issue update after schoolboy injured in alleged hit-and-run at Revesby, in Sydney’s southwest

Police have delivered an update after a boy was seriously injured after being struck by an orange ute in an alleged hit-and-run.

Police have identified the driver of an orange ute after a 12-year-old schoolboy was seriously injured in an alleged hit-and-run.

Emergency services rushed to Milperra Rd in Revesby, in Sydney’s southwest, following reports a boy had been hit by a car in the westbound lanes between Edgar St and Mons Rd about 3.20pm on Monday

Paramedics treated the boy at the boy at the scene and took him to the Sydney Children’s Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

A 12-year-old schoolboy was seriously injured in a hit and run at Revesby, in Sydney’s southwest. Picture: Supplied

Police are urging the driver of an orange-gold Nissan Navara to come forward after a schoolboy was struck on Milperra Rd in Revesby. Picture: NSW Police
Witnesses told police the rear passenger side of an orange-gold coloured Nissan Navara with a hardtop canopy, silver bullbar and black wheel hubs struck the boy then fled the scene.

In an update on Wednesday evening, NSW Police said the driver of the Nissan had been identified.

“Following inquiries and a public appeal for information, the driver – a 50-year-old man – presented to Bankstown Police Station, and spoke to officers about 6.30pm on Tuesday,” a spokesperson said.

“Inquiries into the incident are continuing.”

Anyone with information or footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.