Witnesses wanted

Brisbane Water area police are looking for witnesses to an accident which occurred in Perth Ave, Umina Beach, on December 28.

Senior constable Dave O'Shea reported that at around 9pm on Friday, December 28, a 42-year-old man from Umina Beach was walking along the edge of the road in Perth Ave, Umina Beach, on his way home from the Umina Beach Bowling Club.

Constable O'Shea said the man was struck by a green hatchback about 100 metres north of Hobart Ave and was knocked to the ground and received some cuts and bruising.

The vehicle concerned did not stop and police are asking for any witnesses to the collision or anybody who may have any information about the crash to contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or Brisbane Water Traffic Services on (02) 4323 5658.

Press release, 12 Jan 2007 Dave O'Shea, NSW Police