A WOMAN who died in a car crash at Brooksend Hill at Birchington has been formally identified as Lauren Jones, 20, from Crescent Road, Ramsgate.

Police inquiries are continuing into the accident that happened shortly after 10.30pm on Monday, July 19, where a Vauxhall Cavalier travelling towards Birchington left the dual carriageway near Seamark Road, crashed through the central reservation and hit a Seat car heading towards St Nicholas.

The dead woman was a front seat passenger in the Cavalier and a man in the rear seat is being treated at the Queen Mother hospital, Margate, for serious leg injuries.

The passengers in the Seat were treated for minor injuries and shock.

Police are still trying to trace the driver of the Cavalier, and a routine crash inspection of the vehicle is being carried out.

Tonight from 10pm, police officers will be stopping and questioning motorists in the area to see if they can recall any information to help with their investigation.

An inquest into the death of Miss Jones has been opened and a post mortem examination has been carried out. A full inquest is planned.

Police are appealing for any witnesses who saw the crash or who saw the Cavalier moments beforehand to contact 01843 231055.