A serious motorcycle road traffic collision (RTC) occurred yesterday (Sunday 12th May 2024) around 4:30 pm on Berwick Way near the Medway Tunnel, leaving a male motorcyclist critically injured. Reports suggest that the rider was forced into the central reservation after being cut off by a car driver.
According to eyewitnesses, the motorcyclist was navigating Berwick Way when a car abruptly veered into his path, causing him to lose control of his motorcycle. The impact propelled the rider into the central reservation, resulting in severe injuries.
Emergency services, including paramedics and police, rushed to the scene to provide immediate assistance. The injured motorcyclist was quickly transported to King’s College Hospital in London, where he remains in a serious condition.
The incident underscores the dangers faced by motorcyclists on the roads, particularly instances of reckless driving and dangerous manoeuvres by other motorists. Authorities are conducting investigations to ascertain the circumstances leading to the collision and determine any potential negligence on the part of the car driver.
Local residents have expressed concerns about the safety of Berwick Way and the need for measures to prevent similar accidents in the future. Calls for increased awareness of motorcyclists and improved road safety protocols have gained traction in the wake of the incident.
Witnesses or anyone with relevant information regarding the collision are urged to come forward and assist the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the local authorities or Crimestoppers anonymously.
The thoughts of the community are with the injured motorcyclist and his loved ones during this difficult time. Updates on his condition are awaited as medical professionals continue to provide care and support at King’s College Hospital.
A Spokesman for Kent Police said:
Dashcam footage and witnesses are sought by officers investigating a serious collision in Rochester.
Kent Police was called at 4.25pm on Sunday 12 May 2024 to a report of a black BMW S1000 XR motorcycle colliding with a central reservation in Berwick Way.
Officers attended alongside South East Coast Ambulance Service and a man in his 50s was taken to a London hospital with serious injuries. He remains there in a serious but stable condition.
An investigation is being carried out by the Serious Collision Investigation Unit and motorists who were in the area are urged to check for any dashcam footage, which may assist enquiries.
Footage can be uploaded via our online portal – https://kep.uk.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/a289_berwickway_rtc
Witnesses can also provide information by contacting Kent Police on 01622 798538 and quoting reference EX/JM/047/24, or by emailing [email protected]
