Man hit by car as he crosses road

A MAN is being treated in hospital after he was hit by a car as he tried to cross the road in Sheffield.

The 44-year-old local man suffered a broken jaw and cuts to his face when he was hit by the red Vauxhall Corsa on Handsworth Road at 11.50pm on Sunday.

He was taken to the Northern General Hospital for treatment.

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The 23-year-old driver of the Corsa, a Sheffield man, was not injured in the collision.

South Yorkshire Police said the car was travelling away from the city towards Swallownest when it hit the man, who was attempting to cross the road.

Officers are appealing for anyone who saw the collision, or who saw the manner of driving of the Corsa before the crash, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the collision witness line on 0114 2202970.