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Two Arrested After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Gillingham’s A289 in Ongoing CCTV Appeal

Witness accounts of the victim being carried on the vehicle are being reviewed by collision investigators.

Overview

  • A man in his 80s died after being struck by a grey Mercedes estate on A289 Gads Hill around 12.10pm on December 29, according to Kent Police.
  • Detectives released CCTV stills of two hooded men, with one appearing to run while carrying a number plate, as part of the evidence-gathering effort.
  • A 29-year-old from Chatham and a 28-year-old of no fixed address have been arrested and remain in custody, and one person shown in the CCTV images is still being sought, The Independent reported.
  • Police are appealing for dashcam or CCTV that shows a grey Mercedes estate, asking the public to quote reference 29-0481 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
  • Officers recovered a vehicle near the scene, conducted searches with drones and police dogs, and maintained cordons and road closures around Pier Road, The Strand and nearby routes during inquiries.