Police are looking for a car driver who abused a group of cyclists before hitting one of them with the car and driving off in Melbourne's bayside area.

Police have been told a silver sedan was driving north along Marine Parade near Dickens Street in Elwood when the driver had an argument with the group of cyclists just before 1pm.



The vehicle then turned left into St Kilda Marina car park when it collided with a 32-year-old male cyclist.



Police said the cyclist received bruising to his leg and his bike was badly damaged.

The silver sedan did not stop at the scene and a subsequent search of the area by police failed to find the vehicle.



Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information about the collision is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au.



