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Victim named after fatal Mercedes collision on M20 Junction 9 in Ashford

09:38, 26 March 2021

updated: 10:22, 26 March 2021

A man who was killed after his car crashed into a bridge at a motorway junction has been named.

Vitas Maselskis, 39, died after his black Mercedes left the road on Junction 9 of the M20 in Ashford last Friday.

Highways contractors cleared the road underneath the M20 following the crash last Friday
Highways contractors cleared the road underneath the M20 following the crash last Friday

Emergency services were called at about 4.40am following the incident on the roundabout.

Two fire engines attended the scene, along with the ambulance service's hazardous area response team.

Fire crews used hydraulic cutting equipment to free the driver of the Mercedes A-Class, which was the only vehicle involved in the crash.

Mr Maselskis, who lived in Ashford, was rushed to King's College Hospital in London with serious injuries.

Police confirmed on Saturday morning that he passed away.

Damage to the wall of the bridge shows where the Mercedes left the road
Damage to the wall of the bridge shows where the Mercedes left the road

His next of kin have been informed, and police are continuing to appeal for witnesses following the crash.

An inquest into his death is due to open next week.

Officers would like to hear from any witnesses who saw the vehicle prior to the incident.

They would also like to hear from anyone with dashcam footage that may assist their investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to call the appeal line on 01622 798538 quoting reference DB/YP/21/21. You can also email sciu.td@kent.police.uk.

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