Sydney pedestrian dies after alleged hit and run

A pedestrian has died following an alleged hit and run in Sydney's east.

Police say the 77-year-old was hit by a car on Roslyn Street, Rushcutters Bay at 3:30pm yesterday.

He died early this morning after he was transported to St Vincent's Hospital by a NSW Ambulance in a critical condition.

The man was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney, before he passed away from his injuries.

Police allege the car that hit him did not stop.

Police are now investigating the incident, and are asking for any witnesses or anyone who may have dashcam footage to come forward.