Adam Fryer, 35, in hospital after 'hit and run' involving car in Normandy

Adam Fryer, 35, was hit by a car in the early hours of last Thursday in Fécamp, Normandy, according to local reports.

The engineer was contracted to work on an offshore windfarm in the region when he was “seriously injured and abandoned on the road,” said local newspaper Paris Normandie.

The incident involving a grey Renault Clio took place on rue Gustave-Couturier at about 1.25am. The victim is said to have been with two colleagues at the time.

The identity of the driver remains unknown to police, the newspaper said. Two witnesses have told police that the windshield of the Clio was "starred" and its driver fled in the vehicle.

A spokesperson for the Foeign, Commonwealth and Development Office said: "We are assisting the family of a British man who sustained injuries following an accident in France."

A GoFundMe page set up by a family friend to urge people to support Mr Fryer has raised £1,500 in three days.

Mr Fryer near the finishing line of his 100-mile run from Preston to Conwy in 2019, which raised more than £11,000.

"At the moment we are waiting for more information regarding Adam’s injuries, His Mum and Dad are there with him by his side and will keep us updated as and when they can," a statement on the fundraising page said.

"Could I please ask that we all pray for him and bring out his super hero strength.

"We will try to keep you updated as much as we can. The family would like to thanks everyone for their kind words and support it means so much."

In 2019, Mr Fryer completed a 100-mile run from Lea, near Preston to Conwy to raise £11,000 for mental health charity Mind in memory of friend Kev Lea, from Llandudno Junction.

Calls were then made for Mr Fryer to receive the Pride of Britain award with numerous nominations from people in the area, including councillors.

Anyone with information related to the incident is being urged to contact the Fécamp police station on 02351 04500.