Two men fleeing a fatal hit-and-run crash have been captured on CCTV carrying a number plate as they ran off.
Police are searching for the pair after a car collided and killed a male pedestrian in Gillingham on Monday.
The pedestrian is understood to have been carried on top of the vehicle for 1.5 miles after being hit at a pedestrian crossing, according to local reports.
Images released by Kent Police show two hooded men dressed in dark clothing fleeing the area on foot while one holds a yellow number plate.
Officers have asked people to submit any dashcam or CCTV footage showing a grey Mercedes estate car to help in their investigation.
Emergency services rushed to the incident on the A289 Gads Hill at around 12.10pm as paramedics treated the man at the scene.
However, he was later pronounced dead, the force said.
Resident Ralph Belmonte, who said the man was found outside his home more than a while away from the collision, told Kent Online: ‘It was distressing. It was surreal, people cannot do things like that. It was horrible to see the poor bloke lying there.
Images released by Kent Police show two hooded men dressed in dark clothing fleeing the area on foot while one holds a yellow number plate
Officers have asked people to submit any dashcam or CCTV footage showing a grey Mercedes estate car to help in their investigation
‘The air ambulance landed in the field nearby, and they had drones and police dogs searching.
‘This lane has always been isolated, and there has been some incidents, but nothing to this scale.’
Detective Inspector Zoe Wilczek said: ‘While we appreciate the quality of these images isn’t crystal clear, we are still in the early stages of our investigation and thank everyone who has provided images and witness accounts so far.
‘We urge anyone with relevant information regarding the incident or these men to get in touch with us.’
Those with information have been asked to call the force on 01622 798538, quoting reference 29-0481, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
