Women suffers life-threatening injuries after being hit by car in Stockton
The incident occurred on the A1305 in the early hours of Sunday morning
A woman is fighting for her life in hospital after being hit by a car in Stockton.
She was a pedestrian in the collision, which occurred on the A1305 shortly after 1am on Sunday, between Bishopton Lane and Dovecot Street.
The road remained closed on Sunday morning and people are being urged to avoid the area.
Cleveland Police say the driver of the car is assisting them with their enquiries.
The force is asking anyone who witnessed the collision, or has dashcam footage of it, to get in touch.
Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 and speak to the force control room, quoting reference number 025075.