A WOMAN was injured when she was hit by a car on a pedestrian crossing.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the hit and run incident in which the victim sustained a fractured pelvis and needed hospital treatment.

The fail to stop collision took place in Lower New Road, Cheddar, at about 7pm on Saturday, March 11.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "A car, heading in the direction of Wedmore Road, was in collision with a 37-year-old woman as she was using a pedestrian crossing. It failed to stop at the scene.

"The victim, who suffered a fractured pelvis and needed hospital treatment, said one of the car’s headlights was out."

The spokesperson added: "If you saw this incident, have any relevant CCTV/doorbell or dashcam footage, or have any other information which could help us identify the car or the driver, please call or contact us online."

If you can help, call police on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223058072, or complete the Avon and Somerset Police online appeals form.