An Adelaide father has allegedly been mowed down in his own street by a man he knew.

Witnesses say the victim was hit by the car at speed and then thrown into the air.

Video shows the man walking down the usually quiet street in Andrew’s Farm, in the city’s north.

A dashcam captured the young father being flung into the air and a neighbour rushing in to help moments later.

“I just ran over and he had a cut on his head. I just used my jumper to stop the bleeding,” Gordon McLean said.

Witnesses claim the crash on Senna Avenue followed a verbal altercation about 8.45pm yesterday.

The 29 year-old victim was rushed to the Royal Adelaide hospital.

Police said he escaped with only minor injuries to his head and shoulder.

The driver of the Holden Sedan was held at the scene until police arrived.

He was charged with acts to endanger life and was given police bail.

The driver still has his licence but will face court next month.