Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and multiple vehicles on the M2 near Faversham.
The incident occurred on the coastbound carriageway between Junctions 5 (Sittingbourne) and 6 (Faversham) shortly after 8 PM on Wednesday, 20 November 2024.
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Emergency Response
Officers from Kent Police and the South East Coast Ambulance Service attended the scene, where a man in his 50s was pronounced dead. His next of kin have been informed.
The coastbound carriageway remains closed, and the London-bound side is also temporarily shut. Police have advised that the London-bound carriageway is expected to reopen around 4 PM today.
Investigation Underway
Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is working to establish the circumstances leading to the collision. Officers are particularly interested in hearing from:
- Anyone who witnessed the incident.
- Drivers who may have seen the pedestrian or vehicles before the collision.
- Motorists who passed through the scene immediately after the incident but before emergency services arrived.
How to Provide Information
Witnesses or those with relevant dashcam footage are asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit:
- Call: 01622 798538 quoting reference XX/SL/111/24.
- Email: [email protected].
- Upload dashcam footage: Submit here.
This remains a developing story, and further updates will follow as more details emerge. Kent Police thanks motorists for their patience as investigations continue.
