A motorcyclist was rushed to hospital after a hit-and-run crash closed the A3 for four hours.

The rider of a black Harley Davidson was taken to St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey with ankle, foot and finger injuries following the crash near the Esher exit on the southbound carriageway yesterday at about 1.30pm.

The road was closed for about four hours.

Surrey Police appealed for witnesses to the crash, after the driver of a red hatchback failed to stop.

Anyone with information should call Surrey Police on 101, quoting reference P16143844.