Tragic Fatal Crash on A226 Near Gravesend

Kent Police are hunting for witnesses and dashcam footage after a deadly collision on the A226 near Gravesend.

Man in His 80s Dies in Shorne Crash

The smash happened just before 11am on Saturday, 24 February 2024, on Gravesend Road, Shorne. Emergency services, including South East Coast Ambulance and Kent Fire and Rescue, rushed to the scene. Sadly, a man in his 80s was declared dead at the site. His family have been informed.

Higham Man Arrested Over Crash

A man from Higham was arrested on suspicion of being unfit to drive and causing death by careless driving. Police have launched a full investigation and closed the area around Forge Lane while enquiries continue.

Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage

Anyone who saw the collision or has dashcam footage is urged to contact Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538, quoting reference MM/KA/020/24.

You can also email [email protected] or submit footage online at this link.

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