Inquest opens after Tunbridge Wells man dies on A20 in Farningham after collision with lorry
14:42, 07 September 2020
updated: 16:22, 07 September 2020
A man who was killed after being involved in an accident with a lorry has been named.
Frank Rossiter, of Sandhurst Road, Tunbridge Wells, died on the morning of Thursday, August 6, after the incident on the A20 in Farningham.
Police at the scene of a fatal collision on the A20 in August
Emergency services, including the police, fire service and paramedics were called to the scene near Donkey Lane at around 4.30am.
The 49-year-old married man was declared dead shortly after their arrival.
The road was closed for more than 11 hours as police began their investigations.
The driver of the lorry, a man in his 40s, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
He was released pending further investigation.
During an inquest opening at Maidstone's County Hall, it was heard how Mr Rossiter's medical cause of death was still unknown.
His hearing was adjourned to be heard again on January 14, 2021 at the same location.
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