Elderly Pedestrian Fighting for Life After Larkfield Crash

A serious collision on Leybourne Way, Larkfield, has left an elderly man in his 80s critically injured. The crash happened near Gighill Road at around 8.15am on 21 December 2025.

White Van Driver Stops After Smash

The incident involved a white VW van. The driver remained at the scene and emergency services quickly rushed the injured pedestrian to hospital. Kent’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) has launched a full investigation.

Road Closures and Witness Appeal

Road closures remain in place around the junction as the investigation continues. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to help piece together what happened. If you saw the collision or have any footage, contact Kent Police on 01622 798538, quoting reference XX/DH/091/25. You can also email [email protected].

To upload dashcam or mobile phone clips, visit the official Kent Police evidence portal.

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