BY IAN CROUCH

The teenage cyclist knocked down in a hit and run at Seaham last weekend is now listed in a stable condition.

The 17-year-old was hit from behind by a 4-wheel-drive while riding along Cross Street at about 1.00am on Saturday, leaving him with serious head injuries.

Police have now issued a more detailed description of the vehicle involved.

They’re looking for a 2007 to 2012 dark coloured Mistubishi Outlander which may have front-end damage.

EARLIER:

Police are trying to track down the driver of a dark-coloured four-wheel-drive involved in a hit-and-run at Seaham.

A 17-year-old cyclist was riding with two others on Cross Street at about 1.00am last Saturday morning when he was hit from behind by the vehicle.

He was taken to Maitland Hospital with serious head injuries and was transferred to the John Hunter Hospital remains in a critical condition.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.