Tragic Hit-and-Run: Girl Dies After Watling Street Crash
A young girl died two days after being hit while walking in Watling Street, near Meadow Way junction, on Saturday 10 July.
The collision happened shortly after 6.50pm. She was rushed to a London hospital but sadly passed away on the evening of Monday 12 July.
Driver Arrested Over Deadly Crash
A man in his 50s, driving a yellow Audi S1, was arrested before the girl’s death. Police suspect he caused serious injury by dangerous driving and was driving while impaired. He has since been bailed pending further investigation, with a return date set for Tuesday 3 August.
Police Seek Witnesses and Footage
kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police want anyone who saw the crash, the pedestrian, or the vehicle before the incident to come forward. They’re especially keen on dashcam, doorbell, or CCTV footage.
If you have any information, call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538 quoting reference HW/LB/60/21. You can also email [email protected].