Investigators are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the M20 coastbound on Friday night (14 February 2025).
At approximately 10:19pm, a blue Kia Carens had stopped on the hard shoulder between junctions eight and nine when the driver exited the vehicle and was struck by an Iveco box van.
Tragic Loss
- The 71-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
- His next of kin have been informed.
- A female passenger in the Kia sustained minor injuries.
The driver of the Iveco box van is assisting police with their inquiries, and an investigation has been launched by Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU).
Appeal for Information
Police are urging any witnesses or motorists who were in the area at the time to come forward.
Anyone with information can:
Call: 01622 798538
Email: [email protected]
Submit Dashcam Footage: Upload here
Kent Police is particularly interested in dashcam footage from vehicles travelling in the area at the time of the incident.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are working to establish the circumstances that led to the collision and have not yet confirmed why the Kia stopped on the hard shoulder.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
