Members of the public have come to the rescue of a Perth Uber Eats who was driver left unable to work after he was injured in a hit-and-run in Northbridge on the weekend.

The crash left the 29-year-old Mr Silva with a broken leg and yesterday he fought back tears as he spoke about being unable to afford to keep studying and living in Perth.

“This is terrible, awful,” Mr Silva said. “It was my dream and it was interrupted but I will get better, this I can fix, it could be worse.”

This optimism was well founded as an online fundraiser for Mr Silva raised more than $5000 in less than 24 hours.

Camera Icon Fabio Silva was injured when his scooter was hit by a car. Credit: 7 News

The fundraiser was set up by Mr Silva’s friend and fellow Brazilian Angelica Sabatine.

Ms Sabatine said she was extremely happy the original $5000 target was met so quickly and she planned to keep the fundraiser open until the weekend.

“Then we are a going to have a Brazilian party and celebrate how generous everyone in Perth has been,” she said.

Ms Sabatine said Mr Silva was overwhelmed with the level of support there was for him in the community.

Camera Icon Mr Silva was taken to hospital and treated for leg injuries. Credit: Seven News

“I was sitting with him in hospital yesterday when the money raised passed $2000 and he was so happy.”

Police are still searching for the motorist who hit Mr Silva.

It is believed the car was a dark-coloured 2000-01 BMW 3 Series.

Anyone who saw the crash or has information about it can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.