WINGHAM, ONT. -- A 29-year-old Stratford man in in custody following a serious hit and run in the Festival City.

Stratford police say a man was hit by vehicle behind the 7/11 convenience store on Erie Street around 10 p.m. Thursday night.

The victim was treated for life-threatening injuries, before being sent to Victoria Hospital in London, where his condition has stabilized.

Police put out a suspect description on Twitter Thursday night, looking for a dark-coloured pickup truck with front-end damage.

Police say they arrested a 29-year-old in relation to the hit and run on Friday morning.

He faces several charges, police say.