Tributes left for teenage motorbiker who died after crash in Lower Road, between Tonge and Teynham, Sittingbourne
Heartbreaking tributes have been left for a teenage motorcyclist who died in a crash. Flowers have been left in Lower Road, in between Tonge and Teynham, Sittingbourne[1], after the death of a 17-year-old, named locally as Oliver.
The tragedy unfolded around 5pm on Saturday (April 25) when the teen, who was riding a black KTM Duke motorcycle, was involved in a collision with a blue van. The VW Transporter was travelling in the opposite direction to the biker.
Flowers, cans of Guinness and written notes from family members have been left on the side of the road near the junction with Hempsted Lane. One note said: "Oliver, taken far too soon, love you my darling." Another reads: "Our dearest boy.
We loved you so much. We will always remember you."
Police are appealing for information about the crash. Anyone who might have seen, or who might have seen the vehicles beforehand, is being urged to contact the police.
Dashcam footage can be uploaded to the public portal link via this link[2].
Witnesses should call 01622 798538 or email [email protected] using the reference HW/DH/034/26.
References
- ^ Sittingbourne (www.kentonline.co.uk)
- ^ via this link (kep.uk.evidence.com)