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Two men have been formally charged in connection with the death of an 89-year-old man who was fatally injured in a hit-and-run incident. The victim, Tom Wallace, a retired dental surgeon, was described by his family as a “respected and loved member of the community.” The tragic event occurred on Monday when Mr. Wallace was struck by a grey Mercedes estate on the A289 Gads Hill in Gillingham, according to Kent Police.
Investigators revealed that Mr. Wallace was carried some distance by the vehicle before being discovered on the ground at Grange Road, nearly a mile away from the initial collision site. The accused, Albert Matraxhiu, aged 28 from Edgware, north London, has been charged with death by dangerous driving. Alongside this, he faces multiple other charges including intention to pervert the course of justice, driving without insurance, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, failure to stop after an accident, and failure to report an accident. Erald Paci, 29, from Chatham, has been charged with intention to pervert the course of justice.
The two men appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court on Friday and were subsequently remanded to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on 30 January. The family of Mr. Wallace issued a heartfelt statement through Kent Police expressing their sorrow and highlighting the profound impact of their loss. They described Mr. Wallace’s life as full and meaningful, noting his long marriage of 63 years, his role as a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, as well as his active community engagement. He was an avid sailor who often navigated the east coast and the Channel to France alone, a bell-ringer at Gillingham Green church, a longtime Samaritan, a fundraiser for the NSPCC, and a participant in European cycling tours to support Marie Curie.
In a related development, Kent Police reported that, during their investigation, officers attended a property in Dartford where they discovered a cannabis cultivation. Ronalt Kamami, 28, of Dale Street, Chatham, was arrested and charged with the production of cannabis. He appeared in court on Wednesday and has been remanded in custody ahead of his next hearing at Maidstone Crown Court scheduled for 26 January
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