A WOMAN has been put in hospital with serious head injuries after a crash on Canvey.

Essex Police have launched an investigation after a woman, believed to be in her 60s, was hit by a car in Beach Road at around 6.55pm yesterday.

A police spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a car in Beach Road, Canvey Island at around 6.55pm on Monday.

"The pedestrian, a woman, has been taken to hospital for treatment on serious head and hip injuries.

"Our enquiries are ongoing."

Police have appealed for any witnesses or those with dash cam and CCTV footage to come forward.

Call on 101 quoting incident 1073 of February 18 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.