The mother of a 19-year-old who was the victim of a ‘hit and run’ in Westbrook is appealing for witnesses or people with CCTV/Ring doorbell footage to contact police.
The woman, who has asked not to be identified, says her son is still in pain and on crutches three months after the incident.
The teenager was hit in Barnes car park at Royal Esplanade at around 11.20pm on September 6.
An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently on police bail.
The mum said: “My son was seriously injured with an open fracture of his tibia and fibula and had emergency surgery to insert a metal rod and pins in his leg. He is still unable to weight bear and he is still on crutches.
“He is unable to work at the moment. It is life-changing to go through major surgery and he is still in a lot of pain.
“I am hoping someone might have seen the silver Corsa or might have CCTV or Ring doorbell [footage].
A Kent Police spokesperson said: “Kent Police was called to a report of a collision between a car and a pedestrian in a car park near Royal Esplanade, Westbrook at around 11.20pm on Wednesday 6 September 2023.
“Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and the pedestrian was taken to a local hospital.
“The car involved was not at the scene when officers attended and, following enquiries by Thanet CID, an 18-year-old man was arrested in relation to the incident.
“The man has since been bailed pending further enquiries and an investigation is ongoing.”
Anyone with information can contact Kent Police on 101 quoting reference 46/160370/23
