Police appeal for information on Point Cook hit and run

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Police are appealing for information about a hit-run involving a child in Point Cook.

It is understood a nine-year-old boy was crossing the road on Parkwood Drive when he was struck by a vehicle on Tuesday, March 11 about 6.15pm.

Police said the car has been described as a grey SUV, similar to a Mazda CX3.

The driver stopped for a moment, and then continued travelling on Parkwood Drive, according to police.

The child only sustained minor injuries.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash remains ongoing.