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Man, 24, dies following quad bike collision in Folkestone
11:02, 27 August 2020
updated: 11:15, 27 August 2020
A 24-year-old man has died after a quad bike reportedly collided with a parked van.
A police cordon was set up to close Church Road at the junction with Risborough Lane.
Sadly, the rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are now appealing for information about the crash and are urging anyone who saw it or might have video footage to get in contact.
A spokesman for the force said: "Kent Police was called to Church Road at 3.25pm on Wednesday, August 26 after a quad bike reportedly collided with a parked van.
"Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and the rider, a 24-year-old man, died at the scene.
"Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is carrying out enquiries and officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or who saw the vehicle before the incident.
"They are also appealing for any CCTV or dashcam footage which might help their investigation."
Tributes have appeared online for the man who died.
One reads: "Rip you will be sadly missed.
"Great guy, hard working, salt of the earth, so sorry for the family.
"Such heartache and sorrow. Fly high and look down on all that loved you."
Another said: "R.i.p brother you will be missed."
Witnesses are asked to call the SCIU appeal line on 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk quoting reference DS/MR/76/20.
