AN 82-YEAR-OLD woman who was run over in Harpenden this morning is currently recovering in hospital (24). The pedestrian, who lives in the town, was struck by a blue Mercedes car just outside Snips of Harpenden hairdresser o

AN 82-YEAR-OLD woman who was run over in Harpenden this morning is currently recovering in hospital (24).

The pedestrian, who lives in the town, was struck by a blue Mercedes car just outside Snips of Harpenden hairdresser on Leyton Road at around 11.20am.

The woman, who suffered serious injuries, was taken straight to Luton and Dunstable Hospital for treatment.

Road Policing Unit Sergeant Nick Lilitou said that he wanted witnesses to the accident to come forward: "I would be very interested to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time of the collision and saw the incident take place."

Anyone with information should contact Nick on the non-emergency number 0845 33 00 222.