A pedestrian has been rushed to hospital with serious head injuries after being hit by a car in a horror crash in North Yorkshire.

Emergency services were called to Forest Avenue in Harrogate at around 7.55pm on Wednesday, November 30, following reports of a collision between a car and a pedestrian.  

After arriving on the scene, police officers established that the collision was between a silver Nissan Micra and a man crossing the road.

It's believed that the Micra was turning right from Starbeck High Street onto Forest Avenue when it collided with a male pedestrian.

Read more: Kate Carr receives bravery award after heroic response to Stanley rape

The male pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious head and shoulder injuries.

He remains in a stable condition.

The stretch of road was closed while officers investigated the scene.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses to the collision or anyone who recalls seeing the vehicle prior to the collision, to get in touch as soon as possible to assist the investigation.

"In particular, we are appealing for any dashcam footage of the collision. If you can help, please email adam.smith@northyorkshire.police.uk, or contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Adam Smith.

"Please quote the reference number 12220212446 when providing any information."

Read next:

If you want to read more great stories, why not subscribe to your Northern Echo for as little as £1.25 a week. Click here