Mobile unit aids road death probe

Shirley Leedham was a wife and mother from Harrietsham

A mobile police station has opened near the site of a hit-and-run crash that killed a 70-year-old woman in Kent.

More than 1,000 drivers have already been questioned in road checks on the A20 at Harrietsham following the death of Shirley Leedham on 9 October.

Kent Police said they had investigated all current leads and hoped the mobile police station would bring new information.

Mrs Leedham was killed at 0840 BST by a driver who failed to stop.

Pc Guy Ditcher, from the serious collision and investigation unit, said: "This is our last opportunity to encourage those who may have information about this incident to come forward.

"A log book will be available where people can write information anonymously or, alternatively, officers will be on hand to discuss the incident in person."

Mrs Leedham's husband of 50 years previously said it had left the family "very upset" and words could not describe their loss.

David Leedham said he could not understand how anyone could have left his wife dying in the road.