Appeal following fatal collision in Ashford

Witnesses are sought by officers investigating a fatal collision in Ashford.

At around 10.58am on Monday 23 October 2023, a white Mercedes van and an orange DAF lorry were involved in a collision on the Great Chart Bypass.

Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and the van driver, a man in his 30s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The lorry driver was taken to a local hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.

Can you help?

Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit is carrying out enquiries and urge anyone who saw the incident, or who has relevant dashcam footage, to call 01622 798538 or email [email protected], quoting reference MM/VS/116/23.

Footage can also be submitted here: https://kep.uk.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/greatchartbypasashfordrtc