KENT Police have identified a woman pedestrian who died after she was struck by a motorcycle near her home in Capel, near Folkestone, at the weekend.

She was Diane Wooder who was aged 66. The tragedy happened in New Dover Road at about 9.40pm on Friday.

She suffered serious head injuries and was taken to Ashford's William Harvey Hospital where she was later pronounced dead. An inquest is due to be opened into her death on Thursday.

The motorcyclist, a 41-year-old man from Folkestone, also suffered head injuries and remains in hospital.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538.