Motorcyclist dies in collision near Dartford

Witnesses are being sought, after a fatal collision near Dartford.

Kent Police was called at 2.32pm yesterday (Wednesday 30 October 2024), following a serious collision involving a single motorcycle on the clockwise carriageway of the A282.

Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and the motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Next of kin is aware.

The road was closed while the incident was responded to and reopened at around 11.45pm.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has relevant dashcam footage, is urged to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.police.uk, quoting reference KH/DC/107/24.

Any footage can be uploaded here:

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