Fatal collision near Pembury

A new image has been released by officers investigating a fatal collision near Pembury.

Officers are keen to speak to the occupants of a blue Ford Fiesta, as they believe they may have witnessed the moments following the collision. The vehicle stopped at the Esso petrol station on the junction of the Pembury Bypass at around 6.41pm.

The collision happened at around 6.40pm on Saturday 20 December 2025 on the A228 Pembury Northern Bypass, close to the junction for Old Church Road.

It involved a black Triumph motorcycle and a light-coloured Jaguar car which were both travelling towards Tunbridge Wells, and a silver Ford van heading in the opposite direction.

Police and ambulance crews attended and the rider of the motorcycle, a man aged in his 30s and his passenger, a woman also in her 30s, were both confirmed deceased at the scene. Next of kin have been made aware.

Enquiries are being led by the Serious Collision Investigation Unit and officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses to contact them.

Drivers are urged to check dashcam devices for any footage which may show the vehicles involved in the moments leading up to the collision.

Witnesses can provide information by contacting Kent Police on 01622 798538 and quoting reference EW/DCG/090/25, or by emailing [email protected]

Dashcam or phone footage can be uploaded via our online portal.