POLICE have released a CCTV image of a car they are trying to trace following an alleged hit and run crash in York, and are urging the driver to come forward immediately.

North Yorkshire Police said the crash happened on Tadcaster Road, at the junction with Knavesmire Road, at 10.45pm on March 5, and involved a black estate believed to be a taxi.

After colliding with the pedestrian, the car was driven off immediately leaving the pedestrian injured at the scene, the force added.

It said police and paramedics attended the scene and the injured man was to hospital. He has since been discharged and is recovering at home from slight injuries.

Police have already made an appeal for information and witnesses. However, new footage has since come to light and officers are appealing directly to the driver of the black estate car in the picture involved to come forward and contact police immediately.

PC David Ellison, who is investigating the crash, said: “Until then there are some ongoing lines of enquiry of which I remain confident will lead us to the driver responsible.”

The driver, or anyone with information that could assist the investigation, are urged to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Dave Ellison, or email david.ellison0041@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Quote reference number 12190040611.