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Tributes left after crash on A262 Sissinghurst Road, Three Chimneys, near Biddenden

17:44, 18 May 2020

updated: 18:00, 18 May 2020

Tributes have been left by the side of a road after a man was killed in a crash.

The collision happened on the A262 Sissinghurst Road in the hamlet of Three Chimneys, near Biddenden, on Saturday.

Floral tributes and a card were left tied to a post. Photo: Barry Goodwin
Floral tributes and a card were left tied to a post. Photo: Barry Goodwin

Bouquets and a card have been tied to a post near the scene of the accident, which saw a motorbike collide with a car shortly before 3.20pm.

It involved a blue and white Suzuki motorcycle being ridden towards Biddenden and a black VW Polo travelling in the opposite direction.

The air ambulance attended alongside ground crews and the police.

The motorcyclist was taken to a London hospital where he was pronounced dead.

His next of kin have been informed.

The crash happened on the A262 Sissinghurst Road. Photo: Barry Goodwin
The crash happened on the A262 Sissinghurst Road. Photo: Barry Goodwin

An investigation into the accident is ongoing and officers are appealing to anyone who witnessed what happened or have dashcam footage of either vehicle.

Anyone with information is urged to call the serious collision investigation unit appeal line on 01622 798535 quoting reference RY/DJ/042/20.

You can also email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk.

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