Woman in serious but stable condition after being hit by car in Wollongong

A 26-year-old woman remains in a serious but stable condition after being hit by a car in Unanderra, south-west of Wollongong, last night.

Emergency services were called to Cook Street just after 6pm to reports the woman had been hit by a Holden Commodore.

She was airlifted to St George Hospital with life-threatening injuries to her chest, head and abdomen.

Her condition was later downgraded to serious but stable.

The driver of the car was taken to Wollongong Hospital for mandatory testing.

A crime scene was established at the area.

The area was closed to traffic as she was transported to the rescue chopper.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.