A MAN in his 60s was seriously injured during a crash near a Prestatyn school.

The incident happened about 6.15pm on Bodnant Avenue, with the junction of Nant Hall Road, on December 9.

The man was struck by a small dark coloured car, possibly a Vauxhall Corsa.

The car had travelled Westbound from Gronant Road along Nant Hall Road and had turned right onto Bodnant Avenue.

Initially, the driver of the stopped. He pulled the casualty to one side but then left the scene.

Specials Inspector Jim Morris, of North Wales Police's Road Safety Unit, said: “We urgently need to trace the driver and I would urge them to come forward now and for anyone who knows who may be responsible, or has any information regarding the whereabouts of the car to contact us.

“Thankfully the pedestrian’s injuries are not life threatening however this could have been a very different story.

"The driver of the car obviously knew they had struck the pedestrian and even went to the effort of moving him to one side, but still left the scene with no thought for his welfare.”

The pedestrian was taken by ambulance to Glan Clwyd Hospital.

He is being treated for serious but not life threatening injuries.

Anybody with information is asked to contact officers at the Roads Policing Unit on 101. or via the live web chat. Quote reference number 20000748740.