A man in his 20s died after being hit by a car on a pedestrian crossing in Dartford on Christmas Eve.

Police officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses who may have seen what happened at 6pm yesterday.

It is understood the man, from Tyne and Wear, was crossing the road in Crossways Boulevard when he was struck by a black Vauxhall Corsa.

The car was later found in Bexleyheath. A man aged 22 and a woman aged 20, and both from Dartford, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene of a collision and perverting the course of justice.

They have been bailed until May 1.

The man died at the scene. His identity has not been released by the police but his next of kin have been informed.

Police Constable Jamie Woodhams said: “I would like anyone who saw the vehicle and have not yet spoken to police to come forward. The vehicle suffered windscreen and headlight damage and was driven away from the scene toward the M25.”

Anyone with information should call the witness appeal line on 01622 798538.