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Dover pensioner dies in hospital after being hit by car in Maison Dieu Road

A pensioner has died in hospital three weeks after being hit by a car.

The 66-year-old was knocked down by a red Ford Mondeo at the junction of Maison Dieu Road and Crafford Street in Dover just after 12.30pm on Friday, March 23.

An air ambulance landed at the Astor College playing fields to fly the injured man to the major trauma centre at King’s College Hospital in London.

Emergency services vehicles and an air ambulance following the accident. Pictur courtesy of Laura Lou Morgan. (1275634)
Emergency services vehicles and an air ambulance following the accident. Pictur courtesy of Laura Lou Morgan. (1275634)

A bystander's photograph shows a helicopter, fire engine, police car and ambulance at the scene.

The pedestrian, who was from Dover, died on Thursday.

Police have now renewed their appeal for witnesses who have not yet spoken to them to come forward.

Anyone who saw what happened or who has dashcam footage is asked to call 01622 798538 quoting RY/DM/43/18.

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