Emergency services were called to the intersection of Tapleys Hill Road and West Beach Road at 10:50pm Wednesday after reports a motorcyclist had been hit by a ute.

The Warradale man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The car driver left the scene. Police are looking for a red ute with a red canopy and silver roof rack.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage which may assist the investigation has been asked to contact crime stoppers.