A TEENAGER is today fighting for his life after being hit by a car.

The 16-year-old boy, who is from Lyndhurst, was on foot when he was involved in the collision with a Honda Civic yesterday at 6.22pm.

He was taken to hospital by ambulance with serious injuries to his head, chest and pelvis and is currently in a critical condition at Southampton General Hospital.

The accident happened as the boy tried to cross the A35 by Lyndhurst fire station.

The driver of the Honda car, a 66-year-old man from Totton, did not sustain any injuries as a result of the incident.

Sergeant Chris Stone said: "This incident took place on a busy stretch of road during early evening and we are appealing for anyone who may have seen what happened to come forward."

Anyone with any information in relation to this incident should call Sgt Stone at Totton police station on 0845 045 4545.