Police are searching for the driver involved in an alleged hit and run that has left a woman fighting for life in Melbourne.

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.

 


Broken shards of glass and items of clothing were left on the street.© Nine


The car involved and the driver have not been found.© Nine

 

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.