A pensioner sustained life-threatening injuries after she was knocked over by a car in Whitley Bay.
At about 4.55pm on Friday (March 25) Northumbria Police officers were called to Park View after a collision between a black Fiat Punto and a female pedestrian. Officers have now launched an investigation following the incident.
The 73 year-old woman was taken to hospital with injuries that are currently described as life-threatening. The driver of the Punto remained at the scene and is helping police with their enquiries.