A hitch-hiker knocked down on the A34 by a hit-and-run driver has died.

The 25-year-old, from Leicestershire, was found in a layby off the southbound carriageway between the South Hinksey interchange and the Abingdon North exit slip road at Kennington just before midnight on Thursday.

He was hit by a car, thought to be a Rover Metro.

Anyone with information should call the police on 01235 776000, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.