A man was rushed to hospital after being hit by a car on Saturday evening. 

The incident happened in Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, near the junction with Markhouse Road at around 7.45pm. 

The pedestrian was taken to an east London hospital and details about his condition have not yet been released. 

The driver stopped at the scene. 

There have been no arrests and police enquiries continue. 

The junction was closed and diversions were put in place while emergency services dealt with the incident.