Updated | Motorcyclist grievously injured in hit-and-run crash

Updated at 7pm

A motorcyclist was left badly hurt following a hit-and-run crash on Saturday night.

The police said the accident - which happened at around 9pm at the corner of Triq Testaferrata with Triq Enrico Mizzi in Ta’ Xbiex - involved a Honda motorcycle the man was riding and a van which left the scene following the crash.

The motorcyclist, a 26-year-old man from Pieta, was given first assistance by a medical team on site and was later taken to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment. His injuries were found to be grievous in nature.

Later on Sunday, the police said they had identified the van involved in the crash as having been an Isuzu which was being driven by a 43-year-old Msida resident. The man in question is being questioned by the police.

Police investigations are ongoing.