POLICE are trying to track down a driver after a teenage pedestrian was hit by a car.

The 16-year-old girl was walking along the road when she was hit by what was described as an older style red Volkswagen Polo.

The driver stopped after the incident, which happened at about 3.30pm on Tuesday, but did not exchange details with the teenager.

Officers are keen to speak to the driver herself, as well as anyone who witnessed the collision on Hambledon Road, Denmead.

The driver is described as being white, about five feet six inches tall, with shoulder length dark hair, and was wearing a white t-shirt with the words 'Equestrian 2004' on the front.

PC John Bridgeman-Hills, from the East Havant Roads Policing Unit, said: “This was a minor injury collision involving a car and a teenage girl.

“The incident took place on Hambledon Road, between Geranium Gardens and Bere Road.

“We would like to speak with the driver of the Polo to help us establish exactly what has happened.  “If you were the driver, or you know who the driver is, then please call police immediately.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact East Havant RPU on 101, quoting 44170224773, or call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.