Library image
HERNE BAY, Kent – Kent Police have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal road traffic collision in Herne Bay on Friday night.
Emergency services were called to the High Street at approximately 10:09 pm on Friday, 9 January 2026. Reports indicate that a blue Mercedes and an orange Honda motorbike, both travelling in the same direction, were involved in a collision.
The motorcyclist, a 20-year-old man from Canterbury, sustained serious injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police confirmed that his next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the vehicles beforehand to call the appeal line on 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.police.uk quoting reference RS/VS/005/26.
Dashcam footage can also be uploaded online.