Driver Flees Scene After Serious Canterbury Crash

Police are hunting for witnesses after a nasty smash in Canterbury left one man seriously injured.

Early Morning Crash in Thanington

Just after midnight on Thursday 1 October 2020, a red Subaru slammed into a white Vauxhall on Ashford Road, Thanington.

kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police were quick on the scene. The Vauxhall driver was rushed to a London hospital with serious injuries.

Subaru Driver Arrested for Drug Driving

The Subaru driver fled but was caught shortly after. He’s now in hospital with leg injuries and faces suspected drug driving charges.

Police Seek Dashcam Footage and Witnesses

Investigators are searching nearby River Stour and piecing together what happened. Anyone with info or dashcam footage is urged to come forward.

  • Call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538 (ref 01-0019)
  • Email [email protected]

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