Police confirm death of motorcyclist involved in Margate crash

Services at the scene Photo Liam John Squire

UPDATE: Kent Police today (April 14) sent out the following amendment
Please amend the details of this incident. The driver of the van assisted officers at the scene and was not arrested as previously stated. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.”

 

A motorcyclist who was involved in a crash in Margate on Friday (April 10) died at the scene, police have confirmed today (April 12).

The rider was a man in his 40s. His next of kin have been informed.

The passenger, a woman in her 30s, received serious injuries and was taken to a London hospital.

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

A red motorcycle travelling along College Road collided with a blue Ford transit van travelling in the opposite direction at about 8.20pm.

Anyone with information is asked to call the SCIU appeal line on 01622 798 538 or email [email protected] quoting DS/DC/036/20.

UPDATE: Kent Police today (April 14) sent out the following amendment
Please amend the details of this incident as highlighted below. The driver of the van assisted officers at the scene and was not arrested as previously stated.