A driver who fled after smashing into a motorcycle sending the rider and passenger flying into the air has been arrested.

The driver of the black Nissan Skyliner sped off after the crash which left both people needing hospital treatment.

The crash happened just after 10.30pm on Wednesday near Jet Nightclub on West Bay Road.

The Nissan was turning into the parking lot of the club when it hit the motorcycle.

Both men were taken to the Cayman Islands Hospital in George Town for treatment. The pillion passenger was released earlier this morning but the rider remains in hospital.

The driver of the car gave himself in at a police station yesterday afternoon.

Any witnesses to the incident, or anyone who knows of a black vehicle which has new accident damage is asked to contact their nearest police station, the Traffic Management Unit on 946-6254 or the confidential Crime Stoppers number 800-8477 (TIPS).