Google MapsPolice are hunting a hit and run driver after a car struck a man on an Edinburgh City Bypass slip road.
The 31-year-old was left with serious injuries following the collision which took place on the A702 westbound at 1.15am on Sunday.
The man had stopped his Volkswagen car on the on-slip road to repair a tyre puncture when he was struck by a white Audi Q3 or Q4.
The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and continued on the City Bypass in the direction of the Dreghorn Junction.
The man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment to serious injuries.
Officers opened the road shortly before 4am following an investigation.
Sergeant Jennifer Forbes said: “Following our investigation at the scene, we believe the vehicle involved is in this incident was a white Audi Q3 or Q4 car and it will have obvious collision damage to the front bodywork.
“I would urge anyone who believes they may have seen a vehicle matching this description or something similar to get in touch.
“We would also be keen to speak to anyone who was on the City Bypass early on Sunday morning and may have dashcam footage to come forward.
“Anyone with information can call 101, quoting incident 0282 of October 3.”
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