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Sittingbourne man released on bail after Whitstable biker Ryan Rudden dies in Swale Way crash

10:11, 17 May 2021

updated: 15:30, 17 May 2021

A man has been released on bail after the death of a young biker who died in a crash between a car and a motorcycle.

Four people were arrested, three on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and one on perverting the course of justice, after the incident in Swale Way, Sittingbourne, last Wednesday.

A picture of Ryan Rudden, a 26-year-old man from Whitstable, at the scene of a crash where he sadly died. Picture: UKNip
A picture of Ryan Rudden, a 26-year-old man from Whitstable, at the scene of a crash where he sadly died. Picture: UKNip

Three Sittingbourne residents - two men and one woman - were released on Friday, while a 32-year-old man, also from the town, remained in custody.

He has since been released on bail, pending further inquiries, until Wednesday June 9.

Whitstable man Ryan Rudden, 26, died at the scene after his Honda CBR1000 collided with a blue Citroen C4 Picasso at around 9.45pm last week.

A second person on the bike was taken to hospital with serious injures, not believed to be life threatening.

Last week flowers, pictures and tributes were left at the scene, near the entrance to Milton Creek fishing lakes, where the young biker died.

The crash happened in Swale Way, Sittingbourne, last Wednesday
The crash happened in Swale Way, Sittingbourne, last Wednesday

One person wrote: "I can't believe I'm writing this, but you was an amazing friend and we had so many laughs. Miss you brother."

Another said: "Words cannot describe how broken we are. A brother and a friend.

"You were taken too soon but your memory will live on.

"Until we meet again brother. Rest in Peace."

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit want to talk to anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw the car in the moments before the crash.

A picture of Ryan, a 26-year-old man from Whitstable, at the scene of a crash where he sadly died. Picture: UKNip (47147835)
A picture of Ryan, a 26-year-old man from Whitstable, at the scene of a crash where he sadly died. Picture: UKNip (47147835)

A police spokesman added: "In particular, officers would like to talk to anyone who was at the Milton Creek fishing lakes who may have information about the occupants of the car."

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dash cam footage which could assist officers with their investigation is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538.

Footage, photos and CCTV can also be directly submitted online via this link or emailed to sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk quoting CM/DH/042/21.

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