A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after she was hit by a car. 

The woman was struck by a red Ford Galaxy in Upper Mayne, Basildon, around 9.30pm yesterday. 

The pedestrian, who is aged in her 30s, was rushed to hospital soon after. 

A police spokesman said: "We are appealing for witnesses who saw what happened, particularly any driver who may have stopped to help but left before police arrived.

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"The collision happened near the junction with Broadmayne.

"Contact us quoting incident 1170 of 3 February."

You can also submit a report online at essex.police.uk or by calling 101.