Witnesses and video footage sought by police after pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries being struck by car on the A326 Hythe bypass

A PEDESTRIAN is fighting for her life after being struck by a car on the A326 Hythe bypass. Witnesses and video footage are being sought over the collision, which involved a white Toyota Yaris and happened on the busy route around 4pm yesterday (Tuesday). Paramedics and police responded, and the casualty, a woman in her 20s, was taken by ambulance to hospital.

Police are investigating the collision which took place on the A326 Hythe bypass (picture: stock image)

A Hampshire force spokesperson said she was currently being treated for life-threatening injuries.

Officers have launched an investigation and are urging the public to come forward if they can help establish the incident's circumstances. The spokesperson continued: "We would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this collision and anyone with dash cam or CCTV footage that could be relevant." Those with information can get in touch online via hampshire.police.uk or call 101, quoting reference 44240548510.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously via crimestoppers-uk.org or on 0800 555 111.