Appeal following fatal collision in Chatham

Witnesses, private CCTV, and dashcam footage are sought following a fatal collision in Chatham.

At around 6.20am on Sunday 19 October 2025, an orange Honda CBR motorbike travelling along Walderslade Road in the direction of Chatham collided with the boundary wall of a property near The Ridgeway.

Officers attended the scene alongside Kent Fire and Rescue Service and South East Ambulance Service, where the rider, a man in his 40s, was confirmed deceased. His next of kin have been informed.

Appeal

Officers from Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are carrying out enquiries and urge anyone who witnessed the incident, or saw the motorbike prior to the collision, to contact them.

Anyone with information should call 01622 798538 or email [email protected], quoting reference RY/DC/072/25.

CCTV and dashcam footage can be submitted here.