An elderly woman was taken to hospital in a critical condition after being hit at a pedestrian crossing in Stratford.
Sergeant Andrew Russ of Stratford Police said the local woman, who is aged in her 80s, was hit at around 7am in foggy conditions on Thursday morning.
Russ said a southbound car hit the woman who went up onto the bonnet and was flung onto the road.
Stratford's main street, Broadway, was closed until at least lunchtime while investigations were carried out.
The woman was taken to New Plymouth Hospital and was in a critical condition. The driver of the stopped and called 111 and helped police with inquiries.