A SOUTHAMPTON man has been left with serious injuries after being hit by a car.

The 38-year-old man from was allegedly hit by a Ford Mondeo on the M3 near Hook on Sunday night.

The collision happened just after 10pm on February 16, when the man was struck while in lane two of the motorway close to junction five.

Police have now launched an appeal.

Officers investigating the exact circumstances of the collision are keen to speak with any witnesses.

A police spokesperson said: "Did you see a man walking on the motorway or roads near to the junction five slip road? Maybe you have a dash cam in your car and captured the man or the incident?

Anyone with information can call 101, quoting 44200060357."