Police Hunt Hit-and-Run Driver After Serious A2 Crash Near Dartford
Three-Vehicle Smash on A2
Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is on the case after a serious crash on the A2 near Dartford. The collision happened around 10:40pm on Friday, February 16, 2024, on the Watling Street coastbound carriageway, between the A296 and Ebbsfleet junctions.
The smash involved a black Ford Fiesta, a blue Audi S3, and a blue MG HS. A passenger in the Fiesta suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to a London hospital. The Fiesta’s driver and another passenger were also hurt but their injuries are not serious.
Hit-and-Run Driver Flees Scene
The biggest concern for police is the driver of the blue Audi S3, who bolted from the scene before officers arrived, along with a female passenger. Both are white and in their 20s. The man is slim with short blonde hair; the woman has a medium build and shoulder-length blonde hair. They were last seen walking away on foot.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Footage
Police are urging anyone who saw the crash or has dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward. Witnesses can call the SCIU appeals line at 01622 798538, quoting reference JW/LB/016/24. Alternatively, tips can be emailed to [email protected].
Evidence can also be uploaded via the public portal run by Kent Police and Essex Police.
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