Emergency services were called after a passer-by found the man on Sturt Street on Saturday, April 16 shortly before 2am.

The 33-year-old Kyneton man was airlifted to hospital where he remains with serious injuries.

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Investigators believe the man was hit by a vehicle, which failed to stop at the scene, and are keen to speak to anyone who drove through the area around that time and may have seen a pedestrian.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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