A WOMAN aged 77 has died almost a week after being knocked down in Duckworth Street, Darwen.

Joan Mary Monks, of Britten Street, Darwen, had a broken leg and serious head injuries after the accident last Friday at 9am.

She was taken to Blackburn Royal Infirmary but transferred to the Royal Preston Hospital, where she died yesterday.

A police spokesman said she was struck by a Rover 400 saloon, driven by Ebrahim Sidat, 32, of May Street, Blackburn.

Police want any witnesses to call 01254 353764 and ask for PC John Birch.