Witnesses are sought by officers investigating a fatal collision in Ashford. At around 10.58am on...

Published: 5:19 pm October 23, 2023
Updated: 10:49 am October 8, 2025
Serious Collision Investigation Launched After Life-changing Crash On Ashford Outskirts

Witnesses are sought by officers investigating a fatal collision in Ashford.

At around 10.58am on Monday 23 October 2023, a white Mercedes van and an orange DAF lorry were involved in a collision on the Great Chart Bypass.

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Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and the van driver, a man in his 30s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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The lorry driver was taken to a local hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.

Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is carrying out enquiries and urge anyone who saw the incident, or who has relevant dashcam footage, to call 01622 798538 or email[email protected], quoting reference MM/VS/116/23.

Footage can also be submitted here: https:///kep.uk.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/greatchartbypasashfordrtc

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