A fatal smash on North Dane Way, Chatham, has claimed the life of a motorcyclist. At 6.05pm on Wednesday 21 July 2021, a grey Nissan X-Trail collided head-on with an orange KTM 390 Duke bike at the busy Lordswood Lane junction.

Motorcyclist Dies Instantly

The 36-year-old rider was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. Police have already notified his next of kin.

Police Hunt Witnesses and Crucial Dashcam Footage

Kent’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is scrambling to piece together what happened. Officers are calling on anyone who saw the vehicles just before the crash to step forward.

  • Did you spot the Nissan or the KTM just before the collision?
  • Do you have dashcam footage showing the crash?
  • Were you driving a white car and stopped nearby at the scene?

Detectives urge all witnesses to get in touch immediately. Call 01622 798538 or email [email protected] quoting reference KH/LB/067/21.

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