A tragic road traffic accident in Kent has resulted in the death of a pensioner who was carried on the roof of a car for nearly a mile after being struck.
Details of the Fatal Incident
The incident occurred on the A289 Gads Hill in Gillingham, Kent, at around 12.10pm on Monday, December 29. A grey Mercedes estate hit a male pedestrian, a man in his 80s. Shockingly, the victim became lodged on the vehicle and was carried for a significant distance.
The man was later discovered on Grange Road in the Medway town, potentially almost a mile or more from the initial collision point. Emergency services attended, but the pensioner was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police Investigation and Charges
Kent Police reported that the car was found nearby and its two occupants had fled on foot. Following an investigation, two men were charged in connection with the fatal crash.
Albert Matraxhiu, 28, of Orange Hill Road, Edgware, north London, has been charged with death by dangerous driving. Erald Paci, 29, of Five Way Court, Chatham, Kent, was charged with perverting the course of justice. The police confirmed both men are Albanian nationals.
Both defendants were scheduled to appear in court on Friday, January 2.
Community Impact and Legal Proceedings
This horrifying case has sent shockwaves through the local community in Gillingham. It underscores the devastating consequences of dangerous driving on UK roads.
The charges laid by Kent Police reflect the serious nature of the incident, combining a primary allegation of causing death by dangerous driving with an additional charge related to allegedly obstructing the investigation. The legal process will now determine the full circumstances of this tragic event.
