Schoolboy rushed to hospital after crash in Maidstone Road, Matfield near Paddock Wood
15:05, 05 January 2024
updated: 17:14, 05 January 2024
A child is in hospital after being hit by a car.
The crash happened at around 4.45pm yesterday (January 4) on Maidstone Road, Matfield near Paddock Wood.
Officers were called following the collision involving a dark blue Mercedes and a boy, who is in secondary school.
Paramedics took the boy to a London hospital where he remains in a serious condition.
Witnesses to the collision or people who have dashcam footage have been urged to come forward to assist officers in their investigation.
People should call the West Kent appeals line on 01622 604100, quoting reference 04-0965.
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