Witness appeal following fatal collision in Folkestone

Investigators are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision in Folkestone.

Kent Police was called at 6.39pm on Sunday 1 November 2026, to the incident on Canterbury Road, outside the Black Bull public house near to the junction with Downs Road.

A local man in his 50s, who was on foot, was reported to have been struck by a black VW Sharan. Emergency services attended the scene where he was confirmed to have died.

Appeal

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for anyone who may have seen the collision or the moments leading up to it to get in touch.

Anyone with information should call the SCIU appeal line on 01622 798538, or email [email protected], quoting reference RY/JG/089/26.

Drivers with dashcam which may assist can upload the footage using this link.