A PEDESTRIAN was seriously injured after being hit by a car.

The accident happened A167 between Durham and Chester-le-Street just after 5pm yesterday (Monday, December 12) on the northbound carriageway near the Plawsworth roundabout.

The victim, a local man thought to be in his early 50s was crossing the road when he was struck by a silver Toyota Prius.

He suffered serious injuries and remains in the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle in a 'poorly' condition.

The car driver, a man aged 61 from Durham was uninjured. The road was closed for several hours to allow collision investigators to examine the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact the collision unit on 0191-375 2159.