[kellyhound]

Our collision investigation team has released graphic CCTV footage of a man being struck by a car and thrown into the air, as part of a renewed appeal for information.

The footage captures a hit-and-run that left a 19-year-old man with serious, life-changing injuries.

It happened in Normanton Road, Derby, at about 7.30pm on November 5 last year.

The man was crossing the road when a dark car – believed to be an Audi A3 – approached him at speed.

He could not move out of the way in time and, as the footage shows, he was struck and sent through the air, before landing on the kerb and sliding along it for a considerable distance.

The car did not stop at the scene.

The man spent many weeks in hospital and is now in a wheelchair, without the ability to walk.

Collision investigation officers issued an appeal for information around the time of the incident and have been making good progress in their investigation.

But we have never recovered the car, and we are releasing this footage now in the hope that someone who knows where it is or who was driving will get in touch.

Superintendent Adrian Gascoyne said: “The man involved in this collision was just crossing the road when he was struck by a car travelling at considerable speed.

“The footage shows just how shocking the collision was. He is lucky to be alive, and although he survived, he was left with serious injuries and now faces a long spell of rehabilitation.

“It is absolutely essential that we bring the people responsible to justice. I would call on anyone who has information to watch the footage and put yourself in the shoes of the victim, his friends and family.

“If you know who was driving that car, or if you know where the car is now, please get in touch. Even if you just have a suspicion, that piece of the jigsaw could be the one we need.”

Do you know someone who has a dark, possibly grey Audi A3, which had bumper, bonnet and windscreen damage around November 5?

Do you have further information, such as the name of the driver involved in this collision?

If so, call our Collision Investigation Unit on 101 now, quoting reference 17000480371.

You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

[The Grim Repper]

Wow, that was horrible man. Looks like an A7 actually. That squatty rear end and overall low height and A3s are pretty small. But from the front appears like an A3. Hmmm.

[Ninjavandal]

Holy shit, that was a very entertaining way to go

[minka1]

Originally Posted by Ninjavandal ↗

Holy shit, that was a very entertaining way to go

I can't with you. Not in a negative way...but sorta in a negative way.

[GiJoe7898]

shit, to be at the mercy of the British NHC....

[booboo2718]

"Look! Up in the sky. It's a bird. It's a plane. It's Got-Hit-By-An- Audi.... Man!"

[Ninjavandal]

Yeah, that poor bastard is done.