A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital with suspected head and neck injuries after a collision with a car last night.

The 20-year-old, from Lostock, was passing the junction of Deane Road and College Way when the accident happened at 5.40pm.

Firefighters gave him first aid until paramedics arrived. He was taken to the the Royal Bolton Hospital. His injuries are not thought to have been life threatening.

A police spokesman said a red saloon car failed to stop after the accident.