Man Dies on A21 Near Sevenoaks: Road Shut for Hours
Kent Police confirmed a man found injured on the A21 near Sevenoaks has died at the scene. Emergency services were called at 4.10pm on Monday, 7 December 2020, after reports of the injured man on the northbound carriageway.
Both Carriageways Closed Amid Investigation
Officers and South East Coast Ambulance Service attended promptly, but sadly the man was pronounced dead on site. Kent County Council Highways closed both northbound and southbound carriageways to keep the scene safe and enable a full investigation.
One lane southbound reopened at 9.15pm, followed by the second lane at 10pm. The northbound carriageway only reopened around midnight, causing significant delays.
Police Appeal as Enquiries Continue
Chief Inspector Mark Stubberfield, Sevenoaks Community Safety Unit, said: “Patrols had to close both carriageways to ensure emergency services at the scene were not placed at risk while a comprehensive investigation was completed into this tragic incident. It is unfortunate that this caused considerable delays on the A21 and surrounding roads, but it was vital that all potential witnesses were identified and spoken to, and a full forensic examination completed at the scene to allow a detailed report to be submitted to the coroner.”
Enquiries remain ongoing to trace the deceased’s next of kin. A full report will be submitted to the coroner as investigations continue.
