A PEDESTRIAN was taken to hospital after being involved in a collision with a car - which then left the scene - in High Wycombe around lunchtime, said police.

The incident took place at Cedar Terrace, off Desborough Road, at 12.49pm.

A male, whose age has not been revealed, was injured in the collision and was taken to Wexham Park Hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Officers say they are searching the area for the vehicle, described only as a red car, this afternoon.