Kent Police is appealing for witnesses to a serious road traffic incident on the Thanet Way that left a man with life-threatening injuries.
The collision happened at 9.45pm last night (October 9) on the London-bound A299 Thanet Way near St Nicholas-at-Wade.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Dave Holmes said: “A recovery truck had broken down and was stationary, straddling the hard shoulder and lane one.
“We believe that a black Vauxhall Astra has collided with the rear of the recovery truck. A blue Peugeot 406 was also involved in the collision.”
The driver and only occupant of the Astra, a 25-year-old man from the Sittingbourne area, suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a London hospital.
No other injuries were reported.
Detective Constable Holmes said: “We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or saw any of the vehicles prior to it happening to contact us.”
Please phone the dedicated Serious Collision Investigation Unit appeal line on 01622 798538 quoting DS/DH/226/17. Alternatively email [email protected].