Marshall Spelzini, 22, Named as Victim of Fatal Collision Near St Nicholas-at-Wade
A young footballer has tragically died after the van he was a passenger in collided with a stationary road sweeper on the A299 London-bound near St Nicholas-at-Wade.
The crash occurred at 6:49 PM on Tuesday, 26 February, when a white Fiat Ducato truck struck the parked road sweeper, which is suspected to have broken down prior to the incident.
The passenger, who was killed at the scene, has been named locally as Marshall Spelzini, a talented footballer who played for Cinque Ports FC. He had previously played for Dover Rangers FC, Deal Town Rangers, and Dover Town Wanderers.
Driver in Serious Condition
The driver of the Fiat Ducato, a man in his 20s, sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital for urgent treatment. Meanwhile, the driver of the road sweeper, a man in his 60s, escaped with minor injuries.
Community Mourns Loss of Young Footballer
Tributes have been pouring in for Spelzini, who was well-known in the local football community. Friends, teammates, and fans have expressed their shock and heartbreak over his untimely passing.
