Kent Police are urgently seeking information following a fatal hit-and-run incident in Tunbridge Wells. A man in his 50s was found dead on the A2014 Pembury Road after being struck by a vehicle.
The victim was discovered by a passerby just 200 metres south of the Vauxhall Inn shortly before 9.15pm on Thursday, 6 August 2020. He had injuries consistent with a collision involving a vehicle. No driver stopped at the scene.
At the time of the incident, the man was walking his dog. Fortunately, the dog was unharmed. The victim’s next of kin has been informed.
PC Jamie Woodhams of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said, “We urgently require anyone with information about this incident to come forward and help us to provide answers for the deceased’s family. If your car dashcam caught any footage of the collision or suspicious vehicles in the A2014 and A21 area, please get in touch immediately. We also want to hear if you’ve spotted a damaged or abandoned vehicle nearby—it could be linked to the crash.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the appeal line on 01622 798538 quoting reference HW/DS/68/20 or email [email protected].
Originally published by UKNIP.
