POLICE are trying to trace the identity of a mystery man who suffered horrific injuries when he was hit by a car last night.
The man, thought to be in his 30s, suffered serious head injuries and broke both his legs after stepping out in front of a Rover car on the A693 near the Drum Industrial Estate, on the outskirts of Chester-le-Street, County Durham.
He was initially taken to the University Hospital of North Durham after the accident at 7.45pm yesterday, but was later transferred to Newcastle General Hospital where his condition was this morning described as critical.
Accident investigators admit they have no idea who the man is as he was not carrying any identification, or anything which gave a clue as to who he is.'
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