A MAN suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car in Bridport – with the driver leaving the scene.

Police are investigating after the crash, between 10.50am and 11am on Tuesday (February 20), in West Street, near the junction with South Street.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said It was reported the vehicle, described as a dark-coloured Honda Jazz or dark purple Vauxhall Corsa, failed to stop at the scene.

The pedestrian – a man in his 20s from Devon – sustained serious injuries and attended hospital for treatment.

PC Simon Wilcox, of Bridport police, said: “I am carrying out an investigation and would ask witnesses, or anyone with relevant dashcam footage, to please come forward.

“Also, I am appealing to the driver of the car involved to please get in touch so we can take your account of what happened.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55240026239. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously via Crimestoppers-uk.org, or by calling 0800 555 111.