Newport Beach police Tuesday were investigating a hit-and-run collision that left a pedestrian fighting for her life.

Police were called about 10:25 p.m. Monday regarding the woman, who was hit by the vehicle at MacArthur Boulevard and East Coast Highway, Newport Beach police Sgt. Steve Oberon said. The woman was taken to an area hospital where she was listed in critical condition, he added.

There was no immediate description available of the vehicle that struck the woman.

Anyone who saw the crash or has relevant information for detectives was asked to call investigators at 949-644-3747.

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