A MOTORCYCLIST was left for dead by a hit-and-run driver who fled the scene of a dramatic crash.

The person behind the wheel of a blue Renault Clio sped away from the smash in Paisley'sGreenhill Road near its junction with Drums Road at 6am today. 

The 61-year-old rider of a blue Yamaha YZF motorcycle was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he was treated for serious injuries. 

Police are hunting the reckless driver and are urging anyone with information on the early morning crash to come forward. 

Sergeant Jon Mochan, of Police Scotland’s Road Policing Unit, said: “Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing and we are working to identify the car involved.

“Anyone with information is urged to come forward. In particular, we would be keen to speak to anyone who may have seen a blue Renault Clio being driven in the area before or after the crash. In addition, I would ask that anyone with information regarding a Renault Clio car which may have recently sustained damage to the front of the vehicle, or been recently repaired, contact police"

“We would also be keen to hear from anyone who may have dashcam or private CCTV footage from the area.

“Anyone with information can call 101, quoting incident 0527 of 2 July.”