Man hands himself into police

A Cranbourne West man has come forward to police following a hit run collision in Springvale which left a five-year-old boy with serious injuries.

Police have been told a dark-coloured sedan was travelling east along Hope Street when it struck the boy at 4pm on Thursday 26 September.

It is believed the driver of the car did not stop at the scene.

The boy was found on the road by a nearby resident and taken to hospital.

The boy remains in hospital receiving treatment for serious injuries.

A 32-year-old man handed himself in at Springvale Police Station on Thursday night, 26 September.

He has been released pending further enquiries. Police are investigating.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.