Officers investigating a fatal collision in Ramsgate have made a renewed appeal for witnesses.
The incident happened outside the multi-storey car park in Leopold Street at around 9.35pm on Wednesday 10 August 2022.
A black Alfa Romeo car was involved in a collision with five pedestrians, all members of the same family, including a man in his 80s and a woman in her 30s, who both sadly died a short time afterwards.
A girl of primary school age and a man in his 40s also suffered serious injuries and were taken to a London hospital. A boy of primary school age sustained minor injuries.
Can you help?
As part of their ongoing enquiries into the collision, officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are continuing to appeal for witnesses and in particular would like to identify a motorcyclist who was in the area at the time as they may have important information.
The motorcyclist, who was wearing a black helmet, is believed to have turned into Leopold Street from the direction of Harbour Parade at the point of the collision before travelling towards Queen Street. The vehicle is described as a cruiser-style bike with a full-length chrome exhaust.
Officers are also appealing for anyone to come forward who was in the area from 8.30pm that evening and may have dashcam footage which could assist.
Any other witnesses or local businesses with CCTV evidence are also encouraged to call the appeal line on 01622 798538 quoting reference DS/DGC/090/22.
- Nitesh Bissendary, 30, of Highlands Glade, Manston, has been charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving; assault occasioning actual bodily harm, failing to provide a sample, failing to stop, and driving while unfit through drugs. A 58-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and possession with intent to supply class A drugs remain on bail pending further enquiries until Thursday 8 September.