Man, 53, suffered multiple injuries after being struck by Fiat 500 in Kemptown but is now recovering at home

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Police have released graphic footage of a pedestrian being struck in a high-speed hit-and-run crash, in an attempt to trace witnesses.

The 53-year-old victim is seen being flung into the air after he was hit by a Fiat 500 while crossing Montague Place in the Kemptown area of Brighton.

Facebook Twitter Pinterest The victim suffered serious injuries but is recovering, say police. Photograph: Sussex police/PA

A witness can be seen holding their hand to their mouth in apparent shock at the point of impact, at 3.40pm on Thursday 14 January. As the victim lies motionless in the middle of the road, passersby are seen standing around in disbelief.

The victim, who has not been named, suffered serious injuries but is now recovering at home, according to Sussex police, who want to question the drivers of a taxi, a silver van, a Ford Focus and a black parked car.

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information is asked to call 101. Photograph: Sussex Police/PA

Sgt Dan Pitcher said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened or can give us information which will help with our investigation.

“The Fiat drove off, leaving the victim for dead, and clearly they would have known they had hit someone. The pedestrian, a man from Hove, suffered serious head injuries and is thankfully making a recovery.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Sussex police on 101, quoting Operation Northdown.