A WOMAN was rushed to hospital after suffering from a fractured skull when she was hit by a car.

The 25-year-old woman was hit in Burghfield and suffered injuries to her eyebrow and left leg.

She also had a broken cheekbone and split eyebrow.

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Police said the crash happened at about 11.50pm on Saturday, September 25 in Hollybush Lane at the junction with Reading Road, Burghfield.

The woman was walking when she was involved in a crash with a white Ford Transit van.

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She was taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital for treatment but has since been discharged.

A 31-year-old man from Basildon, Essex, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, drug driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving and leaving the scene of an accident.

He has since been released under investigation.

Investigating officer PC Jamie Payne of the Joint Operations Unit for Roads Policing based at Three Mile Cross, said: “I am appealing to anybody who witnessed this collision or who was driving in the area and has dash-cam footage of the collision to please get in touch with us.

“You can do so by calling 101, quoting reference 43210433684 or make a report online.

“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”