A 76-year-old Briton died after being hit by a car, while crossing the street in Peyia, police said on Thursday.

The man, Paul Lownder from England, was hit by a car driven on Wednesday evening by a 58-year-old woman on Ayios Georgios Avenue in Peyia.

After being hit, Lownder was rushed to Paphos General, where around 10pm he died from his injuries.

Police are continuing their investigations.