This is the shocking moment a man in the middle of the road is hit by a car and then run over by another vehicle before both drivers reportedly flee the scene.

The incident was filmed by CCTV cameras in the city of Los Angeles in the US state of California at around 1.20am on 12th April.

The Central Traffic Division of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has called on the public to help identify the drivers after the hit-and-run incident left the 35-year-old man dead at the scene.

The LAPD said on social media: “A light colour 2-door vehicle was travelling southbound on Main Street from 70th Street and collided into a pedestrian who was standing in the southbound lanes of Main Street, just north of 71st Street.

“The impact caused the pedestrian to be catapulted into the air and land on the northbound lanes of Main Street.

“The driver of the light-colour vehicle fled without identifying themselves or attempting to render aid to the victim as required by law.”

As seen in the shocking footage, a female driver got out of her vehicle to check on the injured man as he groaned on the ground.

A short while later, a Spanish-speaking male driver in a Toyota Prius pulled over to check on the man, according to the police.

While he was speaking to the injured victim, a speeding car ran over the man and dragged his body 60 feet along the road.

The LAPD said: “As the male was speaking with the pedestrian, a dark sedan travelling northbound on Main Street ran him over and dragged him approximately 60 feet before being dislodged.

“The driver of the dark sedan fled the scene without rendering aid and identifying himself or herself. The driver of the Toyota also left the scene.”

The emergency services arrived on the scene and pronounced him dead despite their lifesaving efforts.

The authorities have identified the victim, confirming he was a 35-year-old Los Angeles resident, but withheld his name until his next of kin has been informed.

The LAPD added: “Detectives wish to speak with the female who stopped and spoke with the pedestrian, the driver of the light-colour Toyota Prius which appeared to be a taxi, and the driver of the vehicle that was behind the Toyota which might have followed the second hit and run vehicle. All three are witnesses in this investigation.”

The LAPD called on members of the public to come forwards with information while adding: “Drivers are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves.”

The investigation continues.