Hit-and-Run Chaos on M20: Stolen Mercedes Driver on the Run
Kent Police are hunting a hit-and-run driver after a smash-up on the M20 near Wrotham early on Sunday, March 31, 2024. The drama unfolded at 5:20am on the London-bound carriageway just before junction 3.
Stolen Merc Hits Trailer, Causes Tractor Overturn
The culprit was behind the wheel of a stolen black Mercedes C250, with a partial plate reading PY61. The driver crashed into the rear of a trailer hauled by a grey Toyota Hilux, flipping a tractor off the trailer and onto the road. Thankfully, no one was injured in the chaotic incident.
Driver Flees Toward London – Police Launch Appeal
When emergency teams arrived, the Mercedes driver had fled on foot, heading towards London. Kent Police want to find this driver and are calling on anyone who witnessed the smash or caught it on dashcam to step forward.
Key Witness Sought: Blue or Dark Car With Roof Box
Special attention is on a driver of a blue or dark-coloured mid-sized car with a light-coloured roof box who stopped at the scene and may have spoken to the Mercedes driver.
Kent Police urge this person—and any other witnesses—to contact them immediately with info.
How to Help
- Call Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting reference 31-0161
- Give info anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111
- Submit anonymous tips using the Crimestoppers online form
Don’t stay silent—your info could crack this hit-and-run wide open.
