Police appeal for lorry driver after fatal crash on M25 near Sevenoaks
05:25, 27 September 2024
updated: 13:02, 27 September 2024
A motorcyclist has died following a crash involving three vehicles on the M25 near Sevenoaks.
Emergency crews were called to the clockwise carriageway between junction 5 for the A21 / M26 and the Clacket Lane Services just before 12.30pm yesterday.
The motorway was closed for several hours, reopening at around 4am.
Patrols and ambulance crews attended and the motorcyclist, a man aged in his 40s, died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
Police had launched an appeal to find the driver of a lorry which was believed to be involved in the incident.
He has since been found and is helping with their inquiries.
Officers from Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now appealing to anyone with more information to contact them.
Anyone who can assist the investigation is urged to call 01622 798538 quoting reference HW/DC/100/24. You can also email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk Dashcam footage can be uploaded via the police’s online portal here.
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