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A horrifying video of a man being struck by a speeding car has spread like wildfire on social media.

The exact moment he is thrown into the air by a hit and run driver has been caught in this stomach churning footage.

Police say the 19-year-old victim is lucky to be alive but is now in a wheelchair with life-changing injuries.

The man was crossing a road when the dark car, believed to be an Audi A3, approached him very quickly.

His body is sent flying into the air before landing metres away on the pavement, which police have released.

Officers are investigating the harrowing incident, which took place in Derby at about 7.30pm on November 5 last year.

'He is lucky to be alive'

According to the Derby Telegraph , Police have never recovered the car and hope by releasing the footage, somebody who knows where it is or has information about who was driving will contact the force.

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."

Kent Speedwatch

Kent Police supports the community team Speedwatch to help reduce expressive speeds on local roads.

Volunteers operate at the roadside in 20mph, 30mph and 40mph areas, where they monitor speeds using a speed indication device (SID).





The owners of vehicles who've been repeatedly seen speeding or have been recorded at more than 50% over the limit are sent a letter of advice.



The scheme aims to:

increase drivers’ perception of the risks from speeding and encourage them to slow down

reduce collisions and the severity of injuries on local roads

improve the quality of life for local communities.

A Kent Police spokesman said: "The roadside is potentially a dangerous place. Safety is our primary concern and priority focus for everyone involved.





"Since it started in 2006, Kent Speedwatch has maintained an excellent safety record.

"We have had very few occasions where observed drivers have stopped to challenge operators at the roadside."