A description of the vehicle believed to be involved in a suspected hit and run in Gateshead, which left a pensioner seriously injured, has been released by the police.
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.
The 85-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries and remains in a critical condition.
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The car involved is believed to be a silver or grey Mercedes and was last seen travelling on Staneway, Gateshead, heading towards Wealcroft.
Investigating officer Sergeant Michael Parnaby from Northumbria Police said: “This incident has left an elderly man in a critical condition and it is imperative we find out exactly what happened.
“I would like to thank everyone who has come forward and offered their assistance to the investigation so far, but our enquiries to trace the driver remain ongoing which is why we have released further details today.
“We believe the car in question was a silver or grey Mercedes, which left Woodburn after the incident, and was last seen on Staneway.
"We’re asking anyone who was in the area, or anyone who thinks they may know the driver, or saw a similar vehicle in the local area, to get in touch with us as soon as possible.”
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.
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