A HIT-AND-RUN driver is being hunted by police after fleeing the scene of a crash with a 16-year-old cyclist who suffered a serious head injury.

The incident involved a a black car, possibly a BMW 1 series, and occurred at the junction of Ashbourne Way and Brisbane Avenue in Bolton, Bradford, at about 6.15pm on Sunday, February 14.

The boy was taken to hospital for treatment and was now recovering at home, police said.

Officers believe the vehicle was missing a wing mirror and had damage to the bonnet or windscreen.

They want to hear from anyone who either witnessed the crash or saw the black car being driven nearby to call the Western Area Safer Roads and Neighbourhood Support Team via 101, quoting log 1212 of Feb 14.