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Bail extended for man arrested after fatal van collision in Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells

13:21, 28 March 2023

updated: 13:36, 28 March 2023

A man arrested after an elderly man died when he was knocked down by a van has had his bail extended.

On Saturday, January 7, a 75-year-old man was killed after colliding with a white Volkswagen Transporter van in Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells.

A 75-year-old man was killed after being hit by a van in Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, in January. Picture: Google
A 75-year-old man was killed after being hit by a van in Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, in January. Picture: Google

It happened outside Tunbridge Wells FC, near the entrance to the football stadium at a time when spectators leaving the Tunbridge Wells FC v Erith Town match, at around 5.15pm.

The man died in hospital four days later from his injuries.

The driver of the Volkswagen Transporter, a 55-year-old man, was originally arrested but later released on bail until today. (March 28)

He has since had his bail extended until June 19.

If you can help, please contact SCIU on 01622 798538 quoting reference 003/23 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk.

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