A 24-year-old cyclist continues to recover in hospital after he was injured in a hit and run on Bronson Avenue just after 11 p.m. Monday, Ottawa police say.

The collision happened in the southbound lanes of Bronson near the on-ramp from Colonel By Drive.

The male cyclist's injuries were considered serious but not life-threatening, according to police. He remained in hospital as of late Tuesday afternoon.

The 26-year-old male driver involved in the hit and run then turned himself in around 1:30 a.m., police added.

The driver has been charged with failure to stop at the scene of an accident and dangerous driving causing bodily harm, along with several traffic charges.

He has been released from custody.