Tragic Crash in Wateringbury Road Claims Man’s Life
At around 7.45am on Friday 27 October 2023, a silver Vauxhall Astra and a grey Land Rover collided on Wateringbury Road, sparking a serious crash.
Passenger Dies at Scene, Another Seriously Injured
Emergency services rushed to the scene, including Kent Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service. Sadly, a man in his 30s, travelling as a passenger in the Vauxhall, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, a passenger in the Land Rover suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital. The Land Rover driver was not present when officers arrived.
Man Arrested Over Dangerous Driving Death
A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been released on bail pending further inquiries.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is urging anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage to come forward. Call 01622 798538 or email [email protected] quoting reference SM/SC/117/23.
Footage can also be submitted online via the Kent and Essex Police Evidence Portal.
