POLICE APPEAL Fatal Crash Near Whitstable: Police Launch Fresh Appeal

Kent Police are hunting a key witness after a deadly smash on the A2990 Thanet Way near Whitstable.

Man in His 50s Dies at Scene

The tragedy struck at 8.35pm on Thursday 16 October 2025. A silver Renault panel van heading towards Whitstable collided head-on with a blue Skoda Octavia travelling the opposite way. The Skoda driver, a man in his 50s, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed.

The van driver was rushed to a local hospital and remains in stable condition.

Police Seek Witnesses with Vital Info

Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are probing the crash. They believe a driver of a car or small van, travelling towards Whitstable near the time, may hold crucial information and want to speak to them urgently.

If you witnessed the crash or have dashcam/CCTV footage, call 01622 798538 or email [email protected] quoting reference RS/SS/071/25.

Upload footage directly here: https://kep.uk.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/a2990fatalrtc

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