A biker killed in a crash near Ramsgate has been named locally as a Canterbury dad.

Maxwell Foster died on the A299 at Cliffsend shortly after midnight on Tuesday when he lost control of his machine and hit a barrier.

Stuart Hag Foster wrote on Facebook: "R.I.P Maxwell Foster, have a ride on gods harley. love you forever brother xxxxx".

Eva Perkins wrote: "So sad, will raise a glass to you tonight Max."

The 44-year-old biker was on a black motorcycle travelling towards the Lord of the Manor roundabout when it crashed into the central reservation.

Ambulance crews were called to the crash on Hengist Way at 12.25am but Mr Foster died at the scene.

The road was closed for more than 11 hours while crash investigators looked into the circumstances. All lanes had re-opened by 11.30am.

An ambulance spokesman said: "Ambulance crews in two cars and an ambulance attended the scene. The male motorcyclist sadly died at the scene."

The serious collision investigation unit wants to speak to anyone who saw the crash or the motorcycle beforehand.

Witnesses who have not yet spoken to police are asked to call PC Mark Wooding on 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk.

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