Overview
- Coroner Katrina Hepburn outlined that a car turned into Cromwell Road, lost control, struck the family, and broke through a metal barrier into the lower level of Gorrell Tank car park.
- Two-year-old Sonny Macdonald was pronounced dead at about 8:24pm, and his parents sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital.
- The inquest at Oakwood House in Maidstone was opened and then adjourned pending the ongoing criminal investigation.
- A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released on bail as enquiries continue.
- Police urge witnesses or anyone with relevant footage to contact 01622 798538 or sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk quoting BN/AL/058/25, with uploads accepted via the force’s online portal.