A man has been left seriously injured following a crash that occurred after a police pursuit in Riverhead, near Sevenoaks, Kent.
Kent Police confirmed that the collision, involving a silver Ford Fiesta and a black Land Rover Defender, took place at approximately 8:30pm on Saturday, 19 April, on Westerham Road near the junction with Larkfield Road.
The driver of the Fiesta, a man in his 20s, sustained serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to a hospital in London, where he remains under medical care.
According to a statement from the force, “Prior to this collision, the silver Ford Fiesta was involved in a pursuit involving Kent Police officers,” prompting a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). The referral is standard procedure in incidents involving serious injury following police contact.
The road was closed in both directions for several hours while forensic teams carried out investigations at the scene.
Witness Appeal
Detectives are appealing to the public for any information or footage that may assist with their inquiries.
“We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or saw either vehicle beforehand,” a Kent Police spokesperson said. “We’re also asking local residents and motorists to check their CCTV or dashcam footage from the area around that time.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538, quoting reference KH/HG/025/25, or email [email protected].
Footage can also be uploaded directly via the following link: Submit Footage to Kent Police
