AN 18-YEAR-OLD girl was taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Dunfermline.

The incident took place on Aberdour Crescent on Saturday, January 6.

At around 7.30pm, a small red car struck the teenager.

She was then taken to Queen Margaret Hospital.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police in Fife are investigating a hit and run incident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle, described as a small red car, which took place on Aberdour Crescent in Dunfermline around 7.30pm on Saturday 6th January.

"An 18-year-old woman subsequently attended Queen Margaret Hospital and anyone who may have information about this incident is urged to contact Dunfermline CID via 101, quoting incident number 2925 of 6th January, or report this anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."