Kent Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal incident on London Road in Ditton, near Maidstone, on Saturday, 13 June 2026.
At 1.27pm, a silver Vauxhall Astra left the road, striking a tree and nearby fencing opposite a Lidl supermarket.
The male driver, believed to be in his 40s, was airlifted to a hospital in London where he later died. Next of kin have been informed.
The Serious Collision Investigation Unit is currently probing the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Police are urging anyone who saw the vehicle or the incident to come forward to assist with their enquiries.
Drivers who were in the area at the time are also asked to check their dashcam recordings that might help the investigation. Footage can be submitted to Kent Police via their online portal: https://kep.uk.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/rtca20ditton.
Anyone with information should contact Kent Police on 01622 798538, quoting reference RY/LB/049/26, or email [email protected].
Originally published by UKNIP.
