Police are appealing for information following a collision in Chorley which has left a 66-year-old pedestrian with serious injuries.

The incident occurred at around 7.50pm onThursday when a Peugeot Allure collided with the woman, from Chorley, as she crossed Eaves Green Lane.

She was taken to Royal Preston Hospital with a bleed on the brain and spinal fracture and is expected to remain there for several weeks while she recovers.

Now we are appealing for anybody with information about the collision to contact us as soon as possible.

Sergeant John Jennings-Wharton, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: "Thankfully the pedestrian is expected to make a full recovery, although this collision has left her with serious injuries and she is expected to be in hospital for some time yet.

"We are now trying to piece together exactly what occurred and would urge anybody who saw the incident, and has not yet been spoken to, to get in touch with us as soon as possible."

Anyone with information is asked to contact us on 101, quoting log number 1071 of January 12th.