An 85 year old man remains in a critical condition in hospital after being the victim of a shocking hit-and-run in Gateshead.
The incident happened at Woodburn at about 7.30pm on Friday night.
Police say they were were contacted by the ambulance service, who were in attendance at the scene of a collision.
Go here for the very latest breaking news updates from across the North East
They say it is believed the pedestrian, an 85-year-old man, had been crossing the road when he was struck by a dark coloured vehicle which has then left the area.
The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries and was in a critical condition.
An investigation has been launched and enquiries to trace the driver are ongoing.
Police are appealing for the driver, anyone with information, or dashcam footage to get in touch.
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: Officers are appealing for witnesses after a pensioner was seriously injured in a suspected hit and run.
At around 7.30pm today, police were contacted by the ambulance service, who were in attendance at the scene of a collision on Woodburn, Gateshead.
It is believed the pedestrian, an 85-year-old man, had been crossing the road when he was struck by a dark coloured vehicle which has then left the area.
The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries and remains in a critical condition.
An investigation has been launched and enquiries to trace the driver are ongoing.
Police are appealing for the driver, anyone with information, or dashcam footage to get in touch.
Investigating officer Sergeant Michael Parnaby from Northumbria Police said: “This is a serious incident which has hospitalised an elderly man, and we wish him a full recovery.
“Our enquiries are ongoing and we are trying to establish exactly what happened which is why it’s important we speak to the driver, and anyone else who was in the area at the time.
“We would also like to hear from any motorists with dashcam footage, as this could really help us build up a clear picture of the moments before and after the collision. If you think you can help, please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, use the Tell us Something page online or email the investigating officer 2367@northumbria.pnn.police.uk quoting log NP-2022—0225-0977.
