A woman is in a life-threatening condition after being hit by a car.

As reported, emergency services rushed to Dorchester Road in Weymouth on Wednesday evening after a serious road traffic collision was reported.

According to Dorset Police, the crash involved a blue Mitsubishi car – driven by a man in his 60s and from Hertfordshire – and a pedestrian.

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Officers and the ambulance service attended the scene and a road closure was put in place.

The pedestrian – a local woman in her 70s – was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Dorset Echo: Police at Dorchester Road in Weymouth

Police Sergeant Richard Stroud, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “We are conducting a full investigation into the circumstances of the incident.

“I am appealing for any witnesses to the collision who have not already spoken with officers to please come forward.

“Also, I am keen to hear from anyone who has a dashcam fitted to their vehicle and was in the area at the time to check whether they may have captured anything of relevance that might assist our investigation.

“Finally, I would like to thank motorists for their patience and understanding during the road closure.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting number 13:445.
 

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.