A man in his 80s has been seriously injured following a multi-vehicle crash.

Officers were called to the crash in Lyndhurst, involving a car and a Suzuki V Storm motorcycle, around 10.50am on Friday.

Following the incident at the junction for Chapel Lane and Bournemouth Road, the car fled the scene after failing to stop.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 80s, suffered serious injuries in the crash.

Officers are making enquiries to identify the driver of the car involved.

A spokesperson from Hampshire Constabulary said: ”As part of this we are appealing for any witnesses to the incident, in particular anyone with dash cam footage from Bournemouth Road around this time.

“We are also appealing for the driver of the car to make contact with us urgently.

“Anyone with information can call 101, quoting the reference 44230313437.

“Alternatively, you can go to our website.”