WITNESSES are being sought after after a pensioner suffered serious injuries in a crash.

A 69-year-old man was crossing Blackburn Road at the junction with St Hubert's Road in Great Harwood when he was hit by a grey Seat Ibiza at 8.50pm on Thursday, August 17.

The car then struck a garden wall and crashed into a parked Vauxhall Combo van.

The man was taken to Royal Preston Hospital in a serious condition with neck and back injuries.

He is still being treated there and is in a stable condition.

The Seat driver, a 20-year-old man from Rishton, was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital with suspected minor injuries.

Sgt Lee Campbell said: "Firstly our thoughts are with the injured pedestrian who remains in hospital.

"If you saw the incident occur or the Seat Ibiza in the lead up to it happening and you haven’t already spoke with us, get in touch.

"You could have vital information that could assist us with our investigation.

"We are particularly interested to hear from anyone who has CCTV on the route from Rishton to Great Harwood."

Anyone with information can call the police on 01254 353904 or call 101 and quote log reference number 1409 of August 17.