Hobart teenager critical after being hit by car

A Hobart teenager is fighting for his life after being hit by a car yesterday afternoon.

Police said the 16-year-old Warrane boy was walking along Huon Road in South Hobart when he was hit by a car.

He was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital where staff said he was in a critical condition.

The blue sedan involved in the incident was being driven by a 39-year-old woman, who police said was visibly shaken by the accident.

The only passenger was her young daughter and neither were hurt.

There are no designated footpaths along the stretch of road where the accident took place.

Police believe speed was not a factor in the accident and called for witnesses.