A driver is sought after a hit and run in Sydney’s south-west overnight left a man fighting for his life.

At about 8.10pm yesterday, police were called to Station Street in Fairfield Heights over reports of a crash.

They found a pedestrian who had been hit by a car.

The driver left the scene before police arrived.

The pedestrian, a man of unknown age, was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

The car involved is described as being a grey or silver sedan, with possible front-end damage.

Source Credit: 9 News Sydney