A woman is recovering in hospital after she was hit by a car in Saanich on Friday.

Police say they responded to a call about a pedestrian being hit at the intersection of Blanshard St. and Saanich Rd. around 11:30 p.m.

First responders found the woman lying in the middle of the intersection next to a badly damaged vehicle. She appeared to have serious leg, neck and head injuries. The 62-year-old Victoria woman was transported to Victoria General Hospital.

According to police, the driver remained on scene and is co-operating with police.

No charges are anticipated.

The intersection was closed for over three hours as a collision analyst examined the scene.

Police are looking to speak to witnesses.