A TEENAGER was taken to hospital after he was hit by a car in Wivenhoe this morning.

The 17-year-old from the area was riding a Yamaha trials bike when he collided with a purple Proton car at the junction of Vine Drive and Colchester Road shortly before 11.30am.

He was taken to Colchester General Hospital by ambulance, but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

The car driver, 92, voluntarily surrendered her licence to police after the incident.