Footage has captured the horrifying moment a pedestrian is struck by a car and thrown into the air while crossing the road with his phone to his ear.
The 47-year-old can be seen turning 180 degrees when the car drives into him at speed on Friday, but thankfully he only suffered ‘minor injuries’.
The vehicle stopped at the scene in Forest Gate, London, and no arrests were made but the driver is assisting police with an ongoing investigation.
The man looks to his right and behind him before crossing Katherine Road.
But when he reaches the middle of the road, he glances to his left and speeds up as he sees a car hurtling towards him.
The man speeds up as he reaches the middle of the road but he does not get to the curb in time
The pedestrian can be seen flying into the air and turning 180 degrees as the car strikes him
The 47-year-old suffers what appears to be a devastating blow but police have confirmed that he is in a stable condition
The black vehicle then rams into his body, sending him flying as stunned pedestrians look on.
A Met Police spokesperson said: ‘A 47-year-old man suffered minor injuries in the incident, which are said to be non life-changing or non life-threatening.
‘He remains in a stable condition and no arrests have been made.’
But police urged anyone with information or dashcam footage to approach them immediately by calling 101 citing reference 5206/7Mar.
