Shorne: Arrest after pedestrian in his 80s dies in crash

A man has been arrested after a pedestrian in his 80s was killed when he was struck by a car, Kent Police say.

The fatal collision happened on the A226 on Gravesend Road in Shorne, near Gravesend at just before 11:00 GMT.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his next of kin have been informed, the force added.

A man from Higham has been arrested on suspicion of being unfit to drive and causing death by careless driving.

A police spokesman said the area around Forge Lane had been closed while investigations continued.

Any witnesses or those with dashcam footage or any other information is asked to contact Kent Police.

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