Police have urged a motorist to come forward following a serious crash near Whitstable which has left a man in hospital.

A red Ford Fiesta was travelling on the coast-bound A299 when it left the road near the Chestfield Tunnel at about 6.50am on January 24.

Police, paramedics and fire crews all arrived at the scene and a man, who is in his 20s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to a London hospital - where he remains receiving treatment.

Officers now wish to speak to a witness seen driving a dark coloured car along the coast-bound carriageway at the time of the collision.

Anyone with information is asked to call the appeal line on 01622 798 538 or email sciu.td@kent.police.uk quoting DS/LB/009/20.