A 20-year-old biker has died after a horrific crash on Herne Bay’s High Street. Authorities are hunting witnesses and dashcam footage to solve the tragic mystery.

Fatal Collision Rocks Herne Bay

The deadly smash happened just after 10pm on the night of Friday, 9 January 2026. A blue Mercedes and an orange Honda motorbike collided head-on while heading the same way. The young rider from Canterbury was pronounced dead at the scene. His devastated family have been informed.

Police Urge Witnesses to Step Up

Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is desperate for anyone who saw the crash or spotted either vehicle before the smash to come forward. If you have any information, call 01622 798538 or email [email protected]. Quote reference RS/VS/005/26.

Dashcam Footage Could Crack the Case

If you were in the area and caught any footage on your dashcam, upload it now to the Kent Police Evidence Request portal. Your clip might be the key to piecing together what went wrong.

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