An eldery woman is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car in Whitby.

The 76-year-old woman was struck by a Lexus saloon car on Mayfield Road at 6.25pm on Friday evening (November 25).

The pedestrian was taken to hospital for treatment where she remains at this time.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and motorists with dashcam footage of the incident to contact them.

If you witnessed the incident or have any relevant footage, email huw.walkey@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, select option two and ask for TC 1786 Walkey.

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