TWO young boys on bikes are lucky to be alive after a driver ploughed into them before fleeing the scene at East Geelong.

Police are on the hunt for the man responsible who was behind the wheel of a turquoise green Ford Falcon when the accident happened at the intersection of Ormond Rd and Garden St about 9am.

Horrified witnesses recalled the moments they saw the 11-year-old boys fly in the air as they rode to school.

The driver narrowly missed the victim’s two friends who were riding behind the pair. They then crashed into their fallen friends.

Senior Constable Jamie Kahle urged the driver to hand himself in before authoritiestracked him down.

“This could’ve been a lot worse,” he said.

“Motorists must pay attention to pedestrian’s at crossings.

“If you are involved in an accident you must stop and render assistance.”

Witness Shiona McMahon said she was driving two cars behind the offending vehicle when the accident happened, before rushing to the boy’s aid.

“It’s an horrific thing to witness, children being thrown into the air,” she said.

“We’re just so relieved they’re OK.

“The front of the car would have to be damaged.”

Laurynda Giles said she spoke to the driver briefly before rushing to check the children.

Next minute, he and his passenger were gone.

“He pulled over then took off,” he said.

“It’s just terrible.”

The boys suffered only minor injuries and were treated by paramedics at the scene.

The children were wearing helmets at the time.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.