Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning Lorry Crash in Maidstone
Fatal Collision Shuts Down Hermitage Lane
A pedestrian has tragically died after being hit by a lorry on Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, Tuesday morning. The incident happened just after 8.30am, prompting an immediate police, paramedic, and fire service response.
Forensic Teams Investigate While Road Remains Closed
Hermitage Lane has been closed for several hours as forensic experts comb the scene. Authorities are also dealing with a diesel spill, causing further delays with cleanup expected to take several hours.
Kent Police Confirm Details
A Kent Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called at around 8.33am on 1 February 2022, following reports of a collision involving a lorry and a pedestrian in Hermitage Lane, Maidstone. Police and ambulance crews attended, but sadly the pedestrian was pronounced dead.”
Police remain at the scene as investigations continue.
