AN investigation has been launched after a dog walker was struck by a car.

Police said a 62-year-old woman, who was walking two dogs and from the Wigan area, was in collision with a car on the eastbound carriageway of the A590 at Newby Bridge near to the junction with the bridge over the River Leven, towards the Swan Hotel.

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A force spokeperson said the woman declined treatment following the incident at about 5pm on Tuesday, January 17.

The vehicle was a black Ford Fiesta, driven by 60-year-old male from the Haverthwaite area.

Anyone with information or who witnessed the collision should call PC 1920 Mark Turner on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.