Private Ambulance Driver Dies in Shocking Faversham Crash

Tragedy struck yesterday afternoon on the A251 near Faversham when a private ambulance driver lost his life in a violent collision. Police are now pleading with the public to come forward with any information or dashcam footage that could help crack the case.

Fatal Smash Involving Ford Transit and Lorry

The fatal collision involved a dark grey Ford Transit panel van driven by a man in his 50s and a white DAF truck. The crash happened just after 2:20pm on Thursday, 29th February 2024, near the slip road for the London-bound M2 motorway.

At around 2:20 pm on Thursday, 29th February 2024, a dark grey Ford Transit panel van was travelling along the A251 Ashford Road towards Faversham when it was involved in a collision with a white DAF truck coming in the opposite direction,” a police spokesperson confirmed. “The incident happened just after the junction for the slip road onto the London-bound carriageway of the M2.”

Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Clips

Officers are eager to piece together exactly what led to this deadly crash. They are appealing to anyone who saw the collision or the vehicles beforehand to get in touch. Witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage can call the witness appeal line on 01622 798538, quoting reference HW/SS/022/24.

Alternatively, evidence can be emailed directly to investigators at [email protected] or uploaded through the police’s official channels.

Road Closures and Ongoing Investigation

The A251 was shut down for several hours to clear the wreckage and allow a thorough investigation. Police continue to urge anyone with information to come forward and help bring answers to this heartbreaking incident.

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