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Parked van could be key to fatal crash investigation in Tunbridge Wells after pensioner, 75, struck by Volkswagen Transporter

13:15, 07 February 2023

updated: 17:25, 07 February 2023

Police investigating a fatal crash which killed a pensioner want to speak to a van driver who may have important information.

On Saturday, January 7, a 75-year-old man was hit by a white Volkswagen Transporter van outside Tunbridge Wells FC stadium in Culverden Down at around 5.15pm.

A pensioner who was hit by a van in Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, died in hospital days later. Picture: Google
A pensioner who was hit by a van in Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, died in hospital days later. Picture: Google

He died in hospital four days later from his injuries.

Now, officers are looking for a driver who owns a van or minibus which was parked at the location of the crash.

The incident happened near the entrance to the football stadium at a time when spectators leaving the Tunbridge Wells FC v Erith Town match.

Serious collision detective Sergeant Chris Wade said: "The vehicle we are still looking to trace was parked immediately next to where the collision happened, on an area of the road at the entrance of Tunbridge Wells Football Club.

"It is important we establish who it belongs to, as it may contain dashcam footage which could be important to the investigation."

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

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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