Sydney lawyer Mitch East was identified as a man who was knocked down in Fletcher St, Tamarama, near Bondi
A young lawyer has been identified as the man killed in a suspected hit-and-run in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
Mitch East, 28, was found with serious head and chest injuries by a passer-by on Fletcher Street, Tamarama, just after 4am on Sunday.
Despite the efforts of police and paramedics, he died at the scene.
Mr. East, who grew up in New Zealand, had been dropped off on the street by an Uber driver moments before he was hit, police said. Daily telegram.
Mr East studied law in his home country and held notable positions as a senior adviser to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terrorist attack and as a lawyer at the major national firm Meredith Connell.
He moved to Australia around mid-2022 to work for his current employer, the large firm Arnold Bloch Leibler.
A spokesperson for Arnold Bloch Leibler told Daily Mail Australia that all staff had been informed of the tragedy via an email on Monday morning.
Lawyer Mitch East (pictured) was killed in a suspected collision in Sydney’s east early Sunday morning
Police are looking for the driver of a white Subaru Outback who was seen on CCTV driving along Fletcher Street around the time of the crash
‘[In the email] “Arnold Bloch Leibler’s Managing Partner Henry Lanzer and Managing Partner Paul Rubenstein paid tribute to Mitch, describing him as a highly talented lawyer and a popular and valued member of the firm whose loss will be deeply felt,” the spokesperson said.
“The partners extended their sincere condolences to Mitch’s parents, his partner and many close friends, both inside and outside Arnold Bloch Leibler.”
It is understood some of Mr East’s relatives were in Sydney at the time of the tragedy and were immediately informed of his death.
Police have revealed they are looking for the driver of a white Subaru Outback, which was spotted on CCTV in the area around the same time as the crash.
Appearing at Sunrise on Monday, NSW Police Inspector Jason Hogan urged the driver to come forward.
“It is a cowardly act to drive away after colliding with another human being,” he said.
“They really need to go to the local police station before we knock on their door.”
Inspector Hogan would not confirm whether detectives believe the driver is local, but said police are currently following ‘all lines of inquiry’ as to where the person may live.
Officers are pictured investigating the crime scene in Tamarama on Sunday
As part of the investigation, Inspector Hogan said officers are searching local areas, businesses and transport companies for further footage that may provide further clues.
Local residents reported hearing a car alarm go off and a loud bang around the time of the crash.
Detective Assistant Chief Inspector Adam Solah said officers had contacted the man’s family.
“The family are clearly very upset and distraught and our thoughts go out to them as they have to hear such difficult news,” he said.
The police are also calling on witnesses or people who have camera images that can help to come forward.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the website.