POLICE are investigating a hit-and-run incident that left a pedestrian with serious injuries.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage of the collision, which occurred on a pedestrian crossing at Stubbington yesterday.

A police spokesperson said: "Police were called at 11am to reports that a car had collided with a pedestrian on the B334 Gosport Road, near the junction with Marks Road.

"The pedestrian, a 23-year-old man, suffered serious injuries. The vehicle did not remain at the scene.

"Officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident, or perhaps captured the incident and the car involved on dash cam."

Anyone with information can contact Hampshire police on 101, quoting incident number 44220218456.

Alternatively, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where messages can be left anonymously, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

A message from the Editor

Thank you for reading this article - we appreciate your support in reading the Daily Echo.

Subscribing to the Echo means you have unrestricted access to the latest news, features and Saints coverage - all with an advertising-light website.

You will also have full access to Saintsplus, your new home for Southampton FC tactical analysis, features and much, much more.

Don't take my word for it - subscribe here to see for yourself.

Follow the latest breaking news in the Southampton area by joining our Facebook group - Southampton News - Breaking News and Incidents

Follow the latest court and crime news on our dedicated Facebook group - Hampshire Court and Crime News