A man has been accused of causing the death of a young woman by dangerous driving after she was hit by a car at the weekend.

Bradley Cain, 25, appeared before magistrates today after being charged in connection with the death of Lisa Chapman, who was struck in Church Hill, Charing Heath, near Ashford, on Saturday.

Police were called to the road at just before 9.30pm after Ms Chapman, 28, was hit by a red Ford Fiesta.

She was rushed to hospital, where she was later tragically pronounced dead.

A child was also injured in the incident.

Cain, from Lenham Heath, near Maidstone, has been charged with failing to stop after an accident, causing death by dangerous driving and failing to report an accident.

He appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court earlier today and was remanded in custody to appear before Maidstone Crown Court on October 4.

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit have launched a witness appeal.

Call the appeal line on 01622 798538, quoting reference 02-1567.