A PENSIONER was hospitalised after being hit by a reversing car.

The woman in her 70s was crossing the road at the junction of Goodey Close and Winnock Road, Colchester, when she was struck by the silver vehicle.

The driver failed to stop and the pedestrian was taken to hospital for treatment.

Officers want to find the driver and speak to any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage of the incident. It happened at 2.15pm on Monday, February 4 but details have only just been released.

Anyone with information should contact PC Nathan Bright at the Stanway Roads Policing Unit on 101.

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.