A tragic hit-and-run incident resulted in the death of a pedestrian who was reportedly carried on top of a car for over a mile before being found on the ground. The collision claimed the life of an elderly man in his 80s in Gillingham, Kent, where two men have been apprehended by the Kent police.
The suspects, a 29-year-old from Chatham and a 28-year-old with no fixed address, are now in police custody. The fatal crash occurred near the junction of Gads Hill and Waterside Lane on a Monday afternoon. The victim was discovered at Grange Road, far from the initial scene, having been transported atop a grey Mercedes which was abandoned nearby, with its occupants fleeing on foot.
According to witnesses, a postman noticed something on the road and upon investigation found the deceased man. Shocked residents expressed their distress at the tragic sight and emphasized the unusual nature of such incidents in the area.
Additional accounts from locals mentioned observing two individuals behaving suspiciously near the scene of the accident. Despite efforts by medical personnel at the scene, the victim succumbed to his injuries, prompting a call for information from the public to aid in the investigation.
Detectives are actively seeking information and cooperation from the public to assist in solving the case. Authorities have been conducting thorough searches in the vicinity, with a police presence in the Eastcourt Lane and Grange Road areas, including the use of a police helicopter for aerial surveillance. Reports indicated road closures and extensive police activities as the investigation unfolds.