Police have arrested a woman following an alleged hit run collision which occurred in Mt Martha earlier this afternoon.
The collision occurred on Forest Drive at 1.20pm when a 17-year-old Mt Martha boy was struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser travelling south.
The 4×4 stopped at the scene but then allegedly drove off.
Patrolling police located the car several streets away, outside a local school, and arrested the female driver.
The boy was treated at the scene before being airlifted to hospital in a critical condition.
The 46-year-old Mt Martha woman is currently being interviewed by detectives from the Major Collision Investigation Unit.
Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have further information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
