A pedestrian has died in hospital after being involved in a collision with a car.

The man is reported to have been struck by a silver Volkswagen Golf while crossing Woodlands Road, Gillingham, shortly after 10.30am on Tuesday.

He was taken to Gillingham's Medway Maritime Hospital where he died from his injuries.

The road was closed to allow Kent Police's serious collision investigation unit to carry out their work at the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to call the unit on 01622 798538.

See Friday's Medway Messenger for full story