POLICE are this morning no closer to catching a motorcycle-rider who left a 43-year-old Coorparoo man in a critical condition after a hit and run on Brisbanes south side overnight.

A police spokeswoman said the pedestrian remained in Princess Alexandra Hospital with serious life-threatening injuries.

"We’re presuming the worst, unfortunately,’’ she said.

Police are yet to ascertain who was riding the motorcycle – which displayed fake registration plates – when it struck the man, who was crossing Old Cleveland Road, near the corner of Macaulay Street, at Coorparoo about 7.50 last night.

A passer-by who called triple zero and witnesses were unable to identify the rider, who fell from his motorcycle before running away.

The motorcycle was found near the scene, while the rider was last seen running through a nearby supermarket car park, believed to be on Old Cleveland Rd.

Police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppers.com.au.







