A pedestrian has been seriously injured following a crash in Reading.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident at the junction of Southampton Street and Crown Street at 7.10am on Thursday. 

The collision involved a small red car and a pedestrian, a man in his thirties, who was left with a fractured hip and pelvis. 

He remains in the hospital, according to police.

Investigating officer, PC Benjamin Taylor said: “I am appealing to any witnesses who saw the collision or anyone who may have footage from the area to contact Thames Valley Police.

“You can leave any information you have via our bespoke webpage for this investigation, call 101, or visit your nearest police station, quoting investigation number 43240500064.”