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Floral tributes to teen who died in Broadstairs crash

12:25, 04 October 2023

updated: 14:33, 04 October 2023

Flowers have been left at the scene of a fatal crash in which an 18-year-old man died.

The driver of a black Seat Ibiza is reported to have collided with a tree in Dumpton Park Drive near the junction with Bay View Road in Broadstairs.

Floral tributes have been left at the scene of a fatal crash in Dumpton Park Drive, Broadstairs
Floral tributes have been left at the scene of a fatal crash in Dumpton Park Drive, Broadstairs

Police and paramedics attended and a passenger was declared dead at the scene following the incident at 3.20am on Sunday.

The driver was taken to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries.

On Wednesday, floral tributes had been left at the tragic scene.

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are carrying out inquiries and would like to hear from anyone who might have witnessed the incident.

They are also appealing for anyone with relevant dashcam or CCTV footage taken in the area around the time to come forward.

A man, 18, died in a fatal crash in Dumpton Park Drive, Broadstairs
A man, 18, died in a fatal crash in Dumpton Park Drive, Broadstairs

Witnesses should call the SCIU appeal line on 01622 798538 quoting reference 01-0212. You can also email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk

CCTV and dashcam footage can be submitted via the public portal.

The next of kin have been informed.

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