A 14-year-old Oshawa dirt bike rider is in life-threatening condition after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver, Durham Region police say.

The boy was hit around 8 p.m. Monday on Stevenson Road North, south of Conlin Road, in Oshawa, police said in a news release

He was airlifted to hospital in the Toronto area soon after.

“Witnesses in the area reported hearing a loud bang and observed what appeared to be a light-coloured sedan with front right damage fleeing the scene,” police said.

The driver was last been seen southbound on Stevenson Road, heading toward towards Taunton Road.

“Investigators have spoken to numerous witnesses, canvassed video surveillance and collected numerous articles of evidence from the suspect vehicle which were sent for analysis,” police said.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to reach Durham police at 1-888-579-1520, extension 5256. Those who wish to remain anonymous can reach Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Those with tips are eligible for a $2,000 cash reward, police said.

Miriam Lafontaine is a breaking news reporter, working out of the Star's radio room in Toronto. Follow her on Twitter: @mirilafontaine

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