A fatal collision on the A257 near Wingham has prompted a police appeal for witnesses. The incident, involving a Yamaha motorcycle and a grey Lexus car, occurred at approximately 8:30 AM on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Shatterling, between Wingham and Ash.
Emergency services responded to the scene, where the motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead. The collision occurred on a section of the A257 between Wingham and Ash. The road was closed for several hours while officers conducted an investigation. It reopened to traffic shortly after 4:00 PM.
Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is carrying out enquiries and urge anyone who saw what happened or has relevant dashcam footage to contact them. Anyone who can help should call 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference BN/KA/015/25. Dashcam footage can be uploaded here: https://kep.uk.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/a257shatterling