Motorcyclist dies after M25 crash in Kent
It happened at 12.30pm yesterday
Collision investigators are appealing for witnesses, after the death of a motorcyclist on the M25.
Images of one of the vehicle’s believed to have been involved in the collision and which left the scene have also been issued, as officers continue work to establish the full circumstances.
The incident was reported to Kent Police just before 12.30pm on Thursday 26 September 2024.
It happened on the clockwise carriageway, between junction 5 (for the A21 and M26) and the Clacket Lane Services, before junction 6.
Three vehicles were involved, a blue Suzuki motorcycle, a silver Toyota Corolla and a lorry which had a white cab and a blue curtain sided trailer, with yellow sign writing.
Patrols and ambulance crews attended and the motorcyclist, a man aged in his 40s, died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
Can you help?
Officers from Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
Detective Inspector Pete Greaves said: "We would particularly like to trace the owner of the lorry, who may not have been aware of the severity of the collision and who left the scene. We would urge the driver to contact us as soon as possible.
"Motorists with dashcam devices are also asked to check for any important footage which may assist the investigation, including of the vehicles in the moments leading up to the collision."
If you can assist the investigation, call 01622 798538 quoting reference HW/DC/100/24. You can also email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk
Dashcam footage can be uploaded via the online portal.