An 18-year-old motorcyclist has been taken to hospital following a car crash in Erith Road.

Police were called at 1.30am this morning to a car crash with a motorcycle.

The rider of the motorcycle, an 18-year-old man, has been taken to hospital.

The incident occurred in Erith Road at the junction with Watling Street, Bexleyheath.

The rider’s condition is not life threatening.

Police say the car did not stop at the scene and investigations are ongoing to trace the car and driver.

Officers have urged the driver to contact police as soon as possible.

Anyone with information should call 101, quoting the reference 599/13mar.

A London metropolitan police spokesperson said: “Police were called just after 0130hrs on Sunday 13 March to a car in collision with a motorcycle in Erith Road at the junction with Watling Street, Bexleyheath.

“The rider of the motorcycle, an 18-year-old man, has been taken to hospital.

“His condition is not life-threatening.

“The car did not stop at the scene.

“Enquiries are ongoing to trace the car and driver - the driver is urged to contact police as soon as possible.

“Any witnesses or anyone with information should call 101, ref 599/13mar.”