Tom Wallace, an 89-year-old great grandfather and beloved community figure, met a tragic end after being struck by a grey Mercedes estate on the A289 Gads Hill in Gillingham, Kent. The crash happened just after midday on December 29.
Victim Found Far From Crash Scene
Mr Wallace was discovered injured on Grange Road, over a mile from where the collision likely took place. The car involved was located nearby, but its two occupants fled the scene on foot, Kent Police confirmed.
Family Pays Tribute to Community Pillar
“Tom Wallace, LDS, RCS Eng, served as a dental surgeon in the Medway Towns all his working life,” his family said. “He was married for 63 years, father to three, grandfather to four, and a proud great grandfather. He loved sailing solo across the Channel and was a dedicated bell-ringer at Gillingham Green church.”
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