A pensioner was in a serious condition in hospital this morning following a smash in Didcot.

At around 10.10pm a black Saab collided with a 74-year-old man, who was walking along Lydals Road.

He was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital with serious injuries where he currently remains in a critical condition.

PC Ed Turner, who is investigating the collision, said: “I would like to hear from anyone that may have seen the pedestrian or the vehicle prior to the collision or who witnessed the collision itself.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC Turner at Abingdon Roads Policing base via 08458 505505.

If you don’t want to talk to police or leave your name, please contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555111.