Horror as dog walker and her pet are killed after being hit by car – with search launched for taxi seen nearby

A WOMAN and her dog have died after being hit by a car.

Kent Police were called at 8.30pm on Friday to a report of a collision on the A2990, Old Thanet Way involving a car and a pedestrian walking a dog.

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A black taxi was travelling towards Herne Bay when the collision occurred (stock image)[/caption]

A black taxi was travelling towards Herne Bay when the collision occurred between the Chestfield and Greenhill roundabouts, cops said.

Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and a woman in her 60s and a dog were pronounced dead at the scene.

The woman’s next of kin has been informed.

Serious collision investigators are investigating the circumstances and are urging witnesses who have not yet spoken to police to come forward.

Kent Police said in a statement: “Anyone who saw what happened, or who may have dashcam footage of the collision, or CCTV, should call the appeal line on 01622 798538 quoting reference RY/SS/095/24.

“You can also email sciu.td@kent.police.uk. Dashcam footage can be uploaded here.”