Police have confirmed they have identified the driver in an Edinburgh hit and run, which has left a man 'critical' in hospital.
Emergency services had raced to Broomhouse Drive in the capital after the incident on Thursday (April 14), which saw a man collide with the vehicle.
Called out at around 6.30pm, a huge emergency response had seen part of the roundabout closed off as a 40-year-old man was rushed to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
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With the driver failing to stop at the time, police have since stated they have successfully traced the individual, reports the Record.
With investigations still ongoing into the incident, the man hit by the vehicle is said to be remaining in hospital in a "critical but stable" condition.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "About 6.30pm on Thursday, April 14, 2022, officers attended a report of a 40-year-old male pedestrian seriously injured on Broomhouse Drive in Edinburgh after he was involved in a collision with a vehicle.
"The male was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where his condition is described as critical but stable.
"The vehicle involved has since been traced and the driver identified.
"Enquiries are ongoing and any information should be passed to police by calling 101, quoting incident number 2846 of April 14, 2022."
Police are also investigating another hit-and-run in Edinburgh, which took place on at Westside Plaza, in the Wester Hailes area, at around 9.30am on Thursday, April 14.
The 45-year-old is currently in a serious condition in The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Police say the incident is being treated as attempted murder.
The vehicle involved has been found by officers but cops are hunting those involved with the incident.
The two incidents are not believed to be linked.
Anyone with information including dashcam footage is being urged to come forward.
