Mitcham collision: Man hit by a car while crossing intersection of Whitehorse Road and Station Street

A man has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a car in Mitcham on Monday night, with the driver initially fleeing the scene.

Mitcham collision. Picture: Whitehorse Councillor Ben Stennett Facebook page

A man is fighting for life after he was hit by a car in Mitcham on Monday night, with the driver initially fleeing the scene before returning after a witness followed him.

Police said emergency services were called to the collision, at the intersection of Whitehorse Road and Station St, just before 10pm.

Police have been told the pedestrian was attempting to cross the road when he appears to have been hit by a car.

The 65-year-old man was taken to hospital with suspected life-threatening injuries.

The 81-year-old driver of the car initially left the scene but returned after a witness followed him from the scene.

The man is currently helping police with their inquiries.

Detectives from the major collision investigation unit are investigating.

A pedestrian was killed at the same intersection in 2016.

Any details to Crime Stoppers.