Girl hurt in Gillingham hit-and-run
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A Mercedes driver is being hunted by
police after hitting a teenage girl and then driving off from the
scene.
The hit-and-run incident happened in Chaucer Road, Gillingham,
yesterday.
But despite being thrown up in the air by the collision, the
girl miraculously didn't suffer any serious injuries.
The incident happened shortly after 12.30pm when the
15-year-old, who is from the town, was crossing the road.
She was hit by what police belive is a black Mercedes saloon car
turning into the road from Rainham Road.
The girl, who has not been named, was thrown into the air by the
impact, but fortunately only suffered cuts and bruises.
She was taken to Medway Maritime Hospital but was released the
same day.
PC George Shokar said: "It's extraordinary that the girl was not
badly hurt in the collision, but she was obviously very shaken.
"We believe that the car involved was a black Mercedes, but we
are unsure if it was being driven by a man or a woman.
"We would urge the driver of the car to come forward to help
with our enquiries, or would like to hear from anyone who was in
the area at the time and may have seen something.
"I would also like to remind motorists that there is no right
turn into Chaucer Road from Rainham Road.
"A number of people are ignoring these signs and we will not
hesitate in taking action against any motorist not following these
rules.
"Motorists ignoring the no right turn are potentially putting
people's lives at risk."
Anyone with information should call PC Shokar on 01634
792 120.
Thursday, September 02 2010
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