Tragic Crash Claims Two Teens on Old Ferry Road, Kent
Two teenagers, 16-year-old Chloe Naylor and 17-year-old Adam, died in a horrific crash on Old Ferry Road, Iwade, Kent. The blue Ford Fiesta they were travelling in reportedly swerved off the road late on Saturday, January 3, around 8.30pm.
Both teens were pronounced dead at the scene. Another 16-year-old girl in the car was rushed to hospital but has since been discharged.
Heartbroken Families Rally for Funeral Funds
Friends and family are desperately fundraising to give Chloe and Adam a proper farewell. A friend of Chloe’s family set up a GoFundMe, saying:
“You may have heard about the tragic death of my daughter’s best friend, Chloe, on January 3. She was only 16. Chloe’s mum, Donna, has a heart of gold and is a dear friend. We want to give Chloe a princess send-off with a horse and carriage at her funeral.”
Adam’s fundraiser describes him as “always smiling and full of life,” highlighting the “huge hole” his death has left in everyone’s hearts. Together, over £10,000 has been raised to support the grieving families.
Calls Grow for Safer Roads After String of Accidents
Old Ferry Road, a quiet country lane linking Sittingbourne and Medway, has seen multiple crashes recently. Nearby, the M2 motorway has also been the scene of fatal collisions, including a woman’s death at Christmas and an 89-year-old man killed last week.
Local councillor Kelvin Rivers-Simpson slammed the dangers of the stretch:
“This corner is very dangerous. The parish council is looking into improvements, including a possible roundabout, but progress has been slow. We’ll be actively dealing with it soon to prevent further tragedies.”
How to Help the Bereaved Families
The community is united in mourning these young lives lost far too soon and pushing for urgent safety measures on local roads.
