Pregnant Whitney Dean to be hit by car in shocking EastEnders twist as Shona McGarty quits show

Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) will be left fighting for her life in EastEnders after she’s hit by a car in upcoming scenes.

The much-loved Walford mainstay, who has featured in many a hard-hitting story, is set to stage an explosive exit from the BBC One soap after 15 years, following star Shona McGarty’s decision to leave.

Whitney’s exit storyline will be a must-watch, involving the long-awaited return of Bianca Butcher (Patsy Palmer) and there’s more tragedy on the cards for the character as she’s hit by an oncoming vehicle.

Various stars of the long-running serial, including James Farrar and Natalie Cassidy – who play Zack Hudson and Sonia Fowler respectively – were pictured shooting scenes on-location opposite Shona and Patsy.

Pregnant Whitney will face more tragedy as she’s hit by an oncoming car

Metro obtained pictures of the showdown that ensues, with an arrest set to be made amid the heated scenes, but a further update confirms that pregnant Whitney’s life will be left hanging in the balance.

Pictures of a night shoot see Shona, as Whitney, running through the streets chasing a young girl, whose identity is currently unknown.

The young woman soon finds herself in danger, with Whitney coming to her rescue and pushing her out of the way of a speeding car, which subsequently knocks her down.

Zack, Bianca and Sonia are nearby, as confirmed in the images obtained by The Sun.

The question is: will Whitney and her unborn child survive the devastating collision? Or will this serve as the character’s exit?

Speaking about her departure from the BBC soap, Shona told The Sun last year: ‘I have decided to spread my wings and will be leaving EastEnders.

‘I have loved my years in the show.’

She added that she has many fond memories of her time on the programme: ‘I have been trusted with some incredible storylines and have made amazing friendships — and family — which will endure.’