AN 85-year-old man has been left fighting for his life after being hit by a reversing car in Hampshire.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the pensioner was struck by a silver Skoda Fabia as it reversed into a parking space in Alresford.

The incident happened at The Dean, off of West Street.

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 11.20am yesterday and the man was taken to hospital with serious, life-threatening head injuries.

An 85-year-old woman was behind the wheel of the car and police say she was uninjured in the incident.

Anyone who saw the collision or the car is asked to contact Hampshire police on 0845 045 4545 quoting Operation Gave.