Woman and dog die after being hit by car in Herne Bay
A woman has been killed after being hit by a car while walking a dog in Herne Bay. Emergency services arrived at the A2990, Old Thanet Way at around 8.30pm on Friday, September 6 following reports of a collision in the area.
There, a crash had taken place involving a car and the pedestrian, who was walking a dog at the time. A black taxi was travelling towards Herne Bay when the collision occurred between the Chestfield and Greenhill roundabouts.
A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and a woman in her 60s and a dog were pronounced deceased at the scene. The woman’s next of kin has been informed.”
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Serious collision investigators are carrying out enquiries into the circumstances of the crash and are now appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone who saw what happened, or who may have dashcam footage of the collision, or CCTV, should call the appeal line on 01622 798538 quoting reference RY/SS/095/24.
Dashcam footage can be uploaded here. Alternatively, those with relevant information can also email sciu.td@kent.police.uk
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