Kent Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision on the A299 Thanet Way that claimed the life of a man in his 20s and left two others injured.
Details of the Collision
The incident occurred at 6:49pm on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, when a white Fiat Ducato lorry travelling from Saint Nicholas-at-Wade towards London collided with a stationary Iveco Daily road sweeper.
Emergency services, including South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue Service, attended the scene.
Casualties and Injuries
- A passenger in the lorry, a man in his 20s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
- The lorry driver, also a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where he remains in a stable condition.
- The driver of the road sweeper, a man in his 60s, was treated for minor injuries at a local hospital.
Police Investigation & Witness Appeal
Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is leading the inquiry and is urging anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam footage to come forward.
How to Provide Information
- Call Kent Police: 01622 798538
- Email SCIU: [email protected] (Quote reference EW/LB/012/25)
- Upload Dashcam Footage: Click Here
Investigators are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was driving along the A299 Thanet Way around the time of the collision and may have recorded any details leading up to the crash.
