Man dies after M25 motorcycle crash near Godstone with two other vehicles
A man has died after a multi-vehicle collision on the M25[1] on Thursday (September 26).
The incident occurred on the Kent/Surrey border between junction 5 ( Sevenoaks[2] ) and the Clacket Lane Services before junction 6 (Godstone) travelling clockwise.
Reported to Kent Police[3] just before just before 12.30pm, motorists saw up to two hours of delays after the motorway was blocked in both directions.
Kent Police have said that patrols and ambulance crews attended and the motorcyclist, a man aged in his 40s, died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
Following the collision a diversion route was put in place, with long delays continuing across Surrey and Kent into the evening.
Three vehicles were involved, a blue Suzuki motorcycle, a silver Toyota Corolla and a lorry which had a white cab and a blue curtain sided trailer, with yellow sign writing. Images of one of the vehicles believed to have been involved in the collision and which left the scene have been released as officers continue work to establish the full circumstances.
Kent police are looking for the owner of the above lorry which is believed to have been involved in the collision and which left the scene (Image: Kent Police)
Detective Inspector Pete Greaves said: “We would particularly like to trace the owner of the lorry, who may not have been aware of the severity of the collision and who left the scene. We would urge the driver to contact us as soon as possible.’Motorists with dashcam devices are also asked to check for any important footage which may assist the investigation, including of the vehicles in the moments leading up to the collision”
Anyone who may be able to assist the investigation are encouraged to call 01622 798538 quoting reference HW/DC/100/24 or get in touch via email ( [email protected][4] )
Dashcam footage can also be uploaded via Kent Police’s online portal.
References
- ^ M25 (www.getsurrey.co.uk)
- ^ Sevenoaks (www.kentlive.news)
- ^ Kent Police (www.kentlive.news)
- ^ [email protected] (www.getsurrey.co.uk)