Woman, 94, in critical condition after crashing into road sign in Durham
The accident happened at 8pm on Saturday as the 94-year-old driver was heading along Dragon Lane, in the Gilesgate area of Durham City.
For an unknown reason she lost control of her Smart Fortwo car and it collided with a 'keep left' bollard which was in the central reservation outside the Gilesgate Moor Hotel.
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Hide AdThe victim, who is from Carrville in Durham sustained serious internal injuries and she was taken to the University Hospital North Durham, where she remains in a critical condition
Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone who saw the incident is asked to contact the road policing unit on 101.