A cyclist is in serious condition after being hit by the driver of a vehicle in midtown Toronto Wednesday night.

Toronto police said it happened just before 9:15 p.m., in the area of Dupont and St. George streets, located in The Annex.

Paramedics confirmed a man in his 40s was rushed to a local trauma centre.

Officers say the driver remained on scene.

Police warn of delays in the area and ask drivers to consider alternate routes at this time.