A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

The crash happened at about 7.45am at the junction of High Street and Dukes Avenue.

The pedestrian, a 27-year-old man, was taken to St George's Hospital as a priority while conscious and breathing, a London Ambulance spokeswoman said.

His head had struck the car's windscreen and he had complained of leg pain, she added.

The man did not suffer life-changing injuries, a police spokeswoman said.

A Mini is believed to have been involved.

Traffic in the area is very heavy.

 

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