Investigators are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and a tanker in Hamstreet on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 3:15 pm on January 13, 2026, on the A2070 Ashford Road.
A silver Vauxhall Meriva travelling southbound was involved in a collision with a purple Volvo tanker heading in the opposite direction. Following the impact, the car struck a roadside barrier while the tanker jack-knifed. The tractor unit of the tanker then left the carriageway, coming to rest in a wooded embankment and an area adjacent to a nearby railway line.
Kent Police patrols attended the scene in the vicinity of the Poundhurst Road overbridge alongside crews from the South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue Service. The driver of the Vauxhall Meriva, a man in his 40s, was confirmed deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed of the tragedy. The driver of the tanker was transported to a local hospital where he received treatment for his injuries.
Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now carrying out extensive enquiries to determine the cause of the crash. They are eager to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or observed either vehicle immediately prior to the collision. Anyone with information or relevant dashcam and CCTV footage is urged to contact the SCIU appeal line at 01622 798538, quoting reference RY/CF/008/26. Information can also be provided via email at sciu.td@kent.police.uk or submitted through the force’s public portal .