A man killed in a head-on horror crash has been named locally as 23-year-old Sam Higgins.

The two-vehicle smash took place in the early hours of yesterday morning along the A28 in Wye.

Mr Higgins, from Ashford, died at the scene of the accident.

A second driver, a 37-year-old man, also from Ashford, was seriously injured in the collision and taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg.

The accident happened at 2.20am when, for unknown reasons, the 23-year-old, who was travelling from Ashford to Canterbury, lost control of his red Peugeot.

He collided with a blue BMW travelling in the opposite direction.

The road was closed until 10.25am while a forensic examination was carried out and the debris was cleared.

Tributes to the young man have poured in following his death.

Kellie Moon said: "I'll never forget you - one of the kindest people I have ever met. Always in my heart. RIP Sammy Boi."

Benn Cafc Phillips said: "RIP cuz. Couldn't believe it when I heard the news."

Liam French said: "Rest in peace much love bro."

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses to the crash.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Kent Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk.

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