Tragic crash claims life of motorbike rider on A228

Black Suzuki slams into traffic light

A black Suzuki motorbike was racing along the A228 Aston Way towards Leybourne when it smashed into a traffic light at a pedestrian crossing.

Rider dies at the scene

The biker, a man in his 40s, suffered serious injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Serious Collision Unit investigating

Police are probing the incident under reference MM/VS/111/23. Authorities urge anyone with dashcam footage to come forward to help with their inquiries.

Submit any footage here: https://kep.uk.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/collisiona228

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