Motorcyclist killed and passenger seriously injured in A21 crash at Pembury

Emergency services were called to the A21 coastbound carriageway at Pembury on Monday 1 May. Credit: Google Maps

A motorcyclist has died and their passenger seriously injured in a crash on the A21 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

Emergency services were called to reports of a collision involving a blue and silver Suzuki motorbike at around midday on Monday (1 May) on the coastbound carriageway in Pembury.

A motorcyclist in his 30s died at the scene. His pillion passenger was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.

A Kent Police spokesperson said: "Anyone who saw the collision or the movements of the bike beforehand should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538 quoting reference RY/SC/043/23. You can also email sciu.td@kent.police.uk

"Officers are also keen to hear from anyone with dashcam footage who can submit it here: Evidence Request from Kent Police and Essex Police."

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