Two women taken to hospital after Perth hit-and-run Two women spent New Year's Day in hospital after a hit-and-run crash shortly after midnight. A small silver hatchback collided with two female pedestrians at the corner of Perth's High Street and George street at half past midnight on January 1. The two women were rushed to hospital in Perth after the accident, which the driver left the scene of without stopping. The two women, aged 19 and 20, were not seriously hurt and were released from hospital after receiving treatment. A spokesman for Police Scotland's Tayside Division said: "About half an hour past midnight of the morning of the Wednesday 1st January, 2014, a hit-and-run road traffic collision occurred in George Street, Perth at its junction with the High Street. A small silver-coloured hatchback car is reported to have collided with two female pedestrians who were crossing the road at the time. Both casualties were conveyed by ambulance to hospital, where they were treated for their injuries. Fortunately, these injuries proved not to be serious and the females were released after treatment. Police Scotland officers are keen to trace the car which failed to stop at the scene and are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision or have any information that could assist them to call 101.