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Man dies after car crashes into tree in Dumpton Park Drive in Broadstairs

13:02, 01 October 2023

updated: 18:32, 01 October 2023

An 18-year-old has died after a car crashed into a tree.

The incident happened in Dumpton Park Drive in Broadstairs at around 3.20am.

The teenager died in the crash in Dumpton Park Drive in Broadstairs. Picture: Google
The teenager died in the crash in Dumpton Park Drive in Broadstairs. Picture: Google

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

Police and paramedics attended and a passenger was declared dead at the scene.

The driver was taken to a local hospital where he is being treated for his injuries.

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.

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 submitted via the public portal.

The next of kin have been informed.

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