A PENSIONER is in 'serious' condition after being hit by a car.

Emergency services were called to a crash involving an Audi A3 S Line and a pedestrian on Byron Road, Colne shortly after 3pm yesterday.

The man, in his 80s, was taken to Royal Preston Hospital with head and leg injuries. His condition is described as serious but stable. 

A 41-year-old man from Nelson was later arrested on suspicion of drug driving and failing to stop following a serious road traffic collision.

He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting log number 886 of August 12.