Police confirm death of 23-year-old man in Manston crash

Emergency services

Police have confirmed that the driver of a vehicle involved in a crash in Manston today (August 9) died from his injuries.

Officers from Kent Police are appealing for information following the fatal collision.

At 11.25am a dark-coloured Audi TT car is reported to have failed to stop when requested to do so by police in Shottendane Road, Margate.

Following a police pursuit, the vehicle was involved in a collision with a bus in Spitfire Way, Manston at around 11.30am.

The car driver, a 23-year-old man from Margate, sustained fatal injuries and was confirmed deceased at the scene.

As is standard procedure, the matter will be referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for anyone who may have seen the vehicles on the road prior to the collision taking place.

Anyone with information is asked to call 01622 798538 quoting reference SM/SC/89/22. You can also email investigators on [email protected].