Woman in 70s Fatally Hit by Van in Canterbury

Police are hunting witnesses after a tragic fatal collision in Canterbury. A white Ford Transit Connect van struck a pedestrian on the A2050 Roman Road at 1.50am on Friday, 1 September 2023.

The victim, a woman in her early 70s from Herne Bay, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Serious Collision Unit Seeks Witnesses and Dashcam Footage

The Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is investigating and urges anyone who saw the crash—or the woman before the collision—to come forward. They’re especially keen on any dashcam footage recorded nearby around the time.

The pedestrian was reportedly wearing a yellow knitted cardigan and a dark varsity jacket stamped with ‘Yale University’ on the back.

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