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Motorist in hospital after crash on London Road, Maidstone

15:00, 16 October 2020

updated: 11:29, 22 October 2020

A motorcyclist is in a serious condition in hospital after a crash in Maidstone.

A man from the town has been arrested after the incident last night.

The collision happened near the junction with Bower Mount Road Picture: Google
The collision happened near the junction with Bower Mount Road Picture: Google

At 11.15pm, a black Vauxhall Corsa was involved in a collision with a yellow Triumph motorcycle on London Road, near its junction with Bower Mount Road.

The motorcyclist was treated for injuries at the scene and was taken to a London hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

A 22-year-old man from Maidstone was arrested on suspicion of road traffic offences and was taken into custody. He was later released pending further investigation.

Officers would also like to obtain dash cam footage that shows the vehicles before the incident and in the moments leading up to the crash.

Anyone with information should call 01622 798538 quoting reference SM/MW/089/20.

Alternatively, email sciu.td@kent.police.uk.

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