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Pensioner dies after crash in Woodville Close, Canterbury

09:04, 07 June 2017

A pensioner has died in hospital after being hit by a van in Canterbury.

Emergency services were called just after 10am last Tuesday following the incident in Woodville Close in Wincheap.

They airlifted the pedestrian, who was in his 70s, to a hospital in London but he has since died.

The man was hit by a van in Woodville Close in Wincheap
The man was hit by a van in Woodville Close in Wincheap

He was hit by a white Citroen Dispatch van and suffered a head injury.

Detective constable Barry Goodsell said: "We are appealing for witnesses who saw the collision or the vehicle and pedestrian beforehand, and who have not yet spoken to officers, to contact our appeal line as soon as possible.

"Any information could be really helpful to our investigation."

Witnesses are asked to phone the witness appeal line on 01622 798538 quoting reference number RY/BG/122/17, or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk.

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