A driver has been charged following a crash which killed a pensioner.

Jaroslav Horvath, from the Czech Republic, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following the collision at junction 7 (Detling) on the M20 near Maidstone.

Susan Mellor, a 74-year-old from Maidstone, died in the crash on December 6.

The 40-year-old has been bailed to appear before Maidstone Magistrates' Court on June 24.

The accident, which involved a red Nissan Qashqai and a red Mercedes articulated lorry, happened just after 5am - closing the road in both directions.

Ms Mellor was known by many around the town and also had lots of friends and family in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. She left a son, two daughters, a brother and a sister.

Her family said: "Mum's laughter touched so many people, leaving a smile in all of our hearts.

"Sue was the life and soul of the party and would want to be remembered laughing and dancing."

Anyone who witnessed the accident should call 01622 798538 quoting reference DJ/209/15.