BATON ROUGE, LA (FOX44) — A hit and run accident has one person in the hospital suffering from life threatening injuries

The Baton Rouge Police Department arrived to the crash site on Old Hammond Hwy just after 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8. When they arrived the found the victim, a 30 year old driver of a motorcycle, suffering from severe injuries.

We’re told the motorcycle was traveling west on Old Hammond Hwy when he was struck in the rear by an orange colored Saturn SUV. The driver then fled the scene.

If you know anything about this incident call Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-STOP (7867). You can also text your tip to CRIMES (274637). Include CS225 at the beginning of your message.