Great Grandad Killed in Hit-and-Run Horror on Kent Road
Tom Wallace, 89, a beloved great grandfather and community hero, was fatally hit by a grey Mercedes estate on the A289 Gads Hill, Gillingham, Kent. The devastating crash occurred just after midday on December 29.
Victim Found Over a Mile Away from Crash Scene
Shocking details emerged as Mr Wallace was discovered injured on Grange Road, more than a mile from the likely collision site. Police found the wrecked car nearby, but the two men inside fled on foot, leaving the victim helpless.
Family Mourns Local Legend
“Tom Wallace, LDS, RCS Eng, served as a dental surgeon in the Medway Towns all his life,” his family said. “Married for 63 years, he was father to three, grandfather to four, and a proud great grandfather. Tom loved solo Channel sailing and was a dedicated bell-ringer at Gillingham Green church.”
He volunteered as a lifelong Samaritan, raised funds for NSPCC, and undertook European cycling tours to support Marie Curie. He was deeply respected and deserved so much better than this.”
“We thank the residents and the Grange Road postman who showed kindness and tried to help.”
Two Men Arrested and Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run
- Albert Matraxhiu, 28, from Edgware, faces charges including death by dangerous driving, failure to stop, no insurance, and attempting to pervert justice.
- Erald Paci, 29, from Chatham, charged with perverting the course of justice.
Both Albanian nationals appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court last Friday. They made no pleas and were remanded in custody ahead of their Crown Court trial on January 30.
