Fatal collision appeal – Farningham

Witnesses are sought following a fatal collision near Farningham.

At around 10.50pm on Saturday 11 February 2023, a Red VW Polo GTI was travelling towards Farningham on the A20 Gorse Hill when it was involved in a collision with a white Mercedes Sprinter travelling in the opposite direction.

The collision happened near the junction with Eglantine Lane and was attended by officers along with the South East Coast Ambulance Service.

Fatal collision

A passenger in the VW, a woman in her late teens, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Four other occupants in the VW were taken to hospital where two remain, one in a serious but stable condition and the other in a stable condition. 

Two men believed to be the drivers of the vehicles were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and were later bailed to return to the police station.

Appeal

Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is carrying out enquiries and officers are appealing to anyone who saw what happened, or has relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, to come forward.

Anyone with information should call the SCIU appeal line on 01622 798538, or email [email protected], quoting reference RY/KA/015/22.

Drivers with dashcam and residents with CCTV that may assist can upload the footage using this link.