Sydney deadly hit and run: Police release CCTV footage as they try to track down driver responsible

Police have released CCTV footage showing the car was involved in a collision that left a “loving father” dead.

Emergency services rushed to Abell Road in Melonba, about 51 kilometres (32 miles) northwest of Sydney’s CBD, at 11.45pm on Sunday night after reports of a man injured on the side of the road.

Emergency workers tried with all their might to save the 79-year-old man, but he died on the spot.

The man’s grief-stricken family explained that he was visiting Australia from Nepal to celebrate his daughter’s 25th wedding anniversary.

His daughter, who was too distraught to appear on camera, told Sunrise on Monday that her father was a “nice family man” who cared for his wife and children.

In an interview with the Today Show, she also strongly criticized the cowardly driver for fleeing the scene of the accident and not stopping to help her dying father.

Police have released CCTV footage of the car they say was involved in the alleged collision.

The footage, taken from a neighbor’s home, shows a small, dark-colored sedan or coupe driving down Abell Road.

Police have released CCTV footage showing that the small, dark-coloured sedan or coupe was involved (photo)

Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying the car and those who may have driven it

Investigators have appealed to the public for help in identifying the vehicle and those who may have been inside at the time of the incident.

A crime scene was established and forensically examined by specialist officers from the Crash Investigation Unit.

An investigation has been launched to determine the precise circumstances of the incident.

A report is being prepared for the coroner.

Anyone with information, dashcam footage from the area, or who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.