A car used in a hit-and-run is being examined after being found abandoned. 

We previously reported that an 81-year-old man was hit by a black Vauxhall Astra while walking in Elderslie.

He was struck at around 1.30pm on Wednesday, May 15 while crossing Main Street near its junction with Kings Road.

He was rushed to hospital where he is battling serious injuries.

Cops were on the hunt for culprit as the car did not stop at the scene. 

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Now the force has revealed they found the Astra on Hartfield Road - but with no one inside. 

Officers are examining the car while they continue to search for the driver. 

They are urging anyone who may have seen what happened to get in touch.

Sergeant Chris Hoggans said: “The Vauxhall Astra failed to stop and was found a short time later in Hartfield Road. There was no-one within.

“The vehicle is undergoing examination and extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace the occupants.

“I urge anyone who witnessed the crash or a black Vauxhall Astra being driven in the Elderslie area on Wednesday afternoon to contact us as soon as possible.

"I would also ask drivers with dashcam or anyone with personal footage to check to see if it holds anything relevant and please get in touch.

“If you have any information that may assist us please contact 101 quoting incident number 1733 of May 15.”