Elderly Tonbridge Pedestrian Seriously Injured on A26

Sunday, 23 November 2025 17:02

By Martin Webber

A pensioner was seriously injured in a collision on Friday on the A26 Cornwallis Avenue in Tonbridge.

Kent Police have appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage after the collision at midday on Friday 21st November.

A white Kia hatchback collided with a pedestrian in Cornwallis Avenue, close to the junction for Orchard Drive.

The vehicle stopped at the scene. A man in his 70s was taken to a London hospital.

Witnesses can provide information by contacting Kent Police on 01622 798538 and quoting reference RY/KA/076/25, or by emailing sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk

Drivers are also urged to check dashcams for any important footage, including video which may capture the car’s movements before or after the collision.

Dashcam or phone footage can be uploaded via the Kent Police online portal.

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