Elderly pedestrian, 89, fighting for life after being hit by car

An elderly pedestrian is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car in Aberdeenshire.

By The Newsroom

Published 21st Aug 2016, 12:45 BST

Updated 25th Aug 2016, 18:09 BST

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The 89-year-old woman was crossing a bridge on the A920 South Road, Ellon, when she was hit by a blue Peugeot 208.

The woman was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment following the incident at 10.37am on Saturday.

Police said a 65-year-old female driver was not injured.

Officers are appealing for information.

Sergeant Rob Warnock said: “Inquiries into the circumstances of the incident are at an early stage and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the blue Peugeot 208 or the female pedestrian prior to the incident to contact Police Scotland on 101.”

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