Third Arrest Made in Hit-and-Run Horror on A289
Police have taken a third man into custody following a deadly hit-and-run on the A289 in Gillingham that claimed the life of an elderly pedestrian.
Tragedy Strikes on Gads Hill
Just after noon on Monday, 29 December 2025, a grey Mercedes estate slammed into a man in his 80s on Gads Hill. The driver then fled the scene, leaving two passengers to run off on foot down nearby Eastcourt Lane.
Emergency crews found the victim lying on Grange Road. Despite desperate attempts by the South East Coast Ambulance Service to save him, the elderly man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Three Men Now in Police Custody
- A 29-year-old from Chatham and a 28-year-old with no fixed address were arrested on the same day and remain held by police.
- On Tuesday 30 December, cops arrested a third suspect, a 28-year-old man from Edgware, London, who is also in custody.
Police Plea: Help Crack the Case
Detective Inspector Zoe Wilczek, Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We thank everyone who has helped so far. We are not looking for any more suspects at this time, but we urge anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the vehicle and pedestrian beforehand to get in touch.”
“If you caught any footage on dashcam or CCTV and haven’t contacted us yet, please do so.”
Anyone with information should call 01622 798538 or email [email protected], quoting reference EW/LB/093/25.
Motorists and residents are encouraged to upload any dashcam or CCTV footage to assist the investigation.
