Motorcyclist dies in M25 crash

A motorcyclist has died following a crash involving three vehicles on the M25 near Sevenoaks. Emergency crews were called to the clockwise carriageway[1] between junction 5 for the A21 / M26 and the Clacket Lane Services just before 12.30pm yesterday.

The M25 was closed between junction 5 and 6 due to a fatal crash involving a motorbike. Picture: National Highways

The motorway was closed for several hours, reopening at around 4am. 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. Police had launched an appeal to find the driver of a lorry which was believed to be involved in the incident. He has since been found and is helping with their inquiries.

Officers from Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now appealing to anyone with more information to contact them.

Anyone who can assist the investigation is urged to call 01622 798538 quoting reference HW/DC/100/24.

You can also email [email protected][2] Dashcam footage can be uploaded via the police’s online portal here[3].

References

1. ^ crews were called to the clockwise carriageway (www.kentonline.co.uk)
2. ^ [email protected] (www.kentonline.co.uk)
3. ^ police’s online portal here (kep.uk.evidence.com)