Pedestrian killed in ‘hit-and-run’ after being ‘carried on prime of automobile for 1.5 miles’
A male pedestrian who was killed in a a suspected hit-and-run was allegedly carried for more than a mile on top of a car in horror scenes.
The man, who was in his 80s died, had been carried by the car after being struck. He was later found on the ground at Grange Road in Gillingham, Kent, at around 12.10pm on Monday (December 29). East Coast Ambulance Service pronounced the man deceased at the scene.
The incident on the A289 Gads Hill involved a grey Mercedes estate and later saw two people arrested, according to Kent Police. A 29-year-old, from Chatham, and a 28-year-old, of no fixed address had been arrested and will remain in custody.
Police reported that the vehicle continued to Eastcourt Lane, where the two occupants had allegedly left on foot.
(Image: Kent Police/Cover Images)
KentOnline reports that the victim was discovered more 1.5miles from the scene, having been carried on top of a car.
A postman discovered the man, having previously saw something on Grange Road and investigated further only to find it was a man, according to a local resident.
The postman was “absolutely devastated,” the resident said, adding it was “horrible to see the poor bloke lying there”.
At the time, Detective Inspector Zoe Wilczek said: “While we appreciate the quality of these images isn’t crystal clear, we are still in the early stages of our investigation and thank everyone who has provided images and witness accounts so far.
“We urge anyone with relevant information regarding the incident or these men to get in touch with us.”
Officers from Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or saw the vehicle or pedestrian prior to the collision, to contact them.
They have also issued a CCTV image of a further man who may be able to assist in their enquiries, and are asking anybody who recognises him to call the appeal line.
Anyone with information should call 01622 798538 or email [email protected], quoting reference EW/LB/093/25.
Motorists with dashcam and residents with relevant CCTV footage can upload it here.
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