Woman dies after being hit by car crossing the road in Westgate-on-Sea
Another woman remains in a serious condition.
Last updated 26th Jan 2025
Officers investigating a fatal collision in Westgate-on-Sea are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Emergency services were called to the A28 Canterbury Road at the junction with St Mildreds Road at 5:06pm yesterday afternoon (Saturday 26th January).
Two women were walking along the carriageway at a traffic light controlled pedestrian crossing when they were hit by a blue Ford Fiesta- which was travelling towards Margate.
A woman in her 70s was pronounced dead at the scene.
The other woman was taken to hospital, where she remains in a serious but stable condition.
The South East Coast Ambulance Service also attended the scene.
Investigators are now asking any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police to come forward.
A police spokesperson said: "Anyone who saw what happened, or who may have relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, should call the appeal line on 01622 798538 quoting reference EX/YP/003/25."