Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Faversham

Dashcam footage and witnesses are being sought after a pedestrian in Faversham was seriously injured by a vehicle which then left the scene last night.

The 65-year-old man was struck as he was walking in the North Lane area during the evening yesterday 27th September),

Police were called at around 7.50pm to a location close to the junction with Partridge Lane, where the victim was found suffering serious injuries. He was taken by ambulance crews to hospital and remains in a critical condition.

Three people have since been arrested in connection with the collision and taken into custody. A white Nissan flatbed/tipper van has also been seized.

Enquiries are being led by Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit and officers are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the incident to contact them. Drivers are also urged to check dashcams for any important footage, including video which may capture the Nissan’s movements before or after the collision. 

Dashcam or phone footage can be uploaded via our online portal Evidence Request from Kent Police and Essex Police Witnesses can also provide information by contacting Kent Police on 01622 798 538 and quoting reference BS/CF/066/25, or by emailing sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk