A pedestrian who was struck by a taxi on Blyth is fighting for his life in hospital.
Shortly after 7.30pm on Saturday, emergency services were called to a collision between a 74-year-old pedestrian and a taxi at the junction of Marine Terrace and Cyprus Gardens.
The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries where he remains in a critical condition.
The police investigation is ongoing and officers have asked anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dash cam footage of the collision, to come forward.
Sergeant Lee Butler, of Northumbria Police ’s Motor Patrols Department, said: “This was a serious collision which has resulted in a pedestrian sustaining serious injuries.
“He remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital and officers are supporting his family at this time.
“We are committed to determining the circumstances surrounding this incident and would urge anyone with information, or who was travelling in that area on Saturday night, to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 946 09/11/19 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
