The hunt is on for a hit-and-run driver after a man was seriously hurt when he was struck by a car in a Kent village.

Darren Smith was walking along Frith Road, Aldington, near Ashford at around 8pm Wednesday when the incident happened.

The car - thought to be a green Citroen Saxo - threw the 36-year-old form Mersham clear of the road and into trees.

~ Audio: Darren's brother, Lee Smith, spoke to kmfm's Helen Richardson about the incident >>>

He suffered a serious leg injury and was taken to Ashford's William Harvey Hospital.

Officers believe the car was travelling towards Hamstreet.

• Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 01303 850055. They also want to hear from local garages who have been asked to repair a car for possible damage.

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