An elderly woman who was reported missing from Croydon has been found dead in her overturned car on the A21 near Tonbridge.

At around 1.50pm on November 8 police on patrol found a car overturned next to the A21 in an area of trees after a slip road leading from Pembury Road.

Eileen Johnston, 88, was found dead at the scene and an investigation into what caused the crash is ongoing.

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Her family have been informed. Police are also looking into the circumstances surrounding her missing persons report.

Officers are now asking anyone with any information that could help track Eileen’s movements or dash cam footage to contact them.

Eileen was driving a silver Nissan Micra with a number plate starting LJ06.

Witnesses can call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538, or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk quoting reference number RY/MS/121/22.

Drivers with dashcam footage that may assist can upload the footage using this link https://kep.uk.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/a21pembury08112022.

Detective Inspector Lynn Wilczek, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We are working to establish Eileen’s movements between Sunday 6 November and Tuesday 8 November and have been checking CCTV and ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) cameras in a number of locations, between her home and where her car was eventually found.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have seen Eileen, or who thinks they may have seen her silver Nissan Micra to contact us. Please also check any dashcam you may have, as these may hold important footage.”