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Drivers sought after Carl Radmore killed in hit and run on A26 at Southborough

Police have the details of 109 vehicles which used a major route around the time of a fatal hit and run.

Officers are urging drivers who travelled along the A26 between Southborough and the A21 Tonbridge bypass from 1am to 1.40am on Saturday to come forward.

The appeal comes after 24-year-old father-of-two, Carl Radmore, was tragically killed when he was hit by a vehicle on the A26 slip road.

Carl Radmore was killed in a hit and run
Carl Radmore was killed in a hit and run

The London-bound carriageways were closed from Bidborough Ridge junction to the A21 for more than 12 hours while emergency services worked at the scene.

The family of the former K College pupil, from Tonbridge, has called for the driver of the car that is believed to have hit Mr Radmore to hand themselves in.

They said Mr Radmore was a father to two young children who was just beginning life and his death has left his family devastated.

The scene of the incident. Picture: Whiting & Hammond
The scene of the incident. Picture: Whiting & Hammond
The A26 where the crash happened just before 2am
The A26 where the crash happened just before 2am

Insp Martin Stevens said: "It is thought the man was involved in a collision with a vehicle which then left the scene. Officers are making urgent inquiries to identify and trace the vehicle and its driver.

"We know that 109 vehicles used this stretch of road between the timescale that we have identified and I would urge them to contact us as soon as possible.

"We have got a list of all the vehicles we know travelled along the A26sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk

near to the scene and are working now to identify those that may have been involved. We can quickly rule people out if they are unsure of whether they were one of these vehicles or not.

"Anyone who witnessed the collision or who has any information which may help us is asked to call 01622 798538, or e-mail

quoting incident number 08-126.

"Alternatively, witnesses can leave information anonymously via Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111."

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