A Los Angeles police officer on a motorcycle was struck in a hit-and-run crash in North Hollywood on Sunday, April 10, 2011. (KABC Photo)

The search is on for the driver who hit a Los Angeles police officer and took off Sunday night.

It happened in North Hollywood near Victory Boulevard and Coldwater Canyon Avenue.

The officer was on his motorcycle when the hit-and-run occurred.

The suspect continued driving northbound on Coldwater Canyon Avenue.

The officer that was hit complained of wrist and back pain so he was taken to a hospital. He has since been released.

The suspect's vehicle is described as a tan or gray four-door sedan.

Anyone with information was asked to call Los Angeles police at (877) LAPD-24-7.