Two dead in separate motorcycle crashes in Kent and Oxfordshire

Kent Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision between a motorcycle and a car. Credit: PA Images

Road crashes have led to the deaths of two motorcyclists in the South.

A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Kent and another motorbike rider has been killed in Oxfordshire.

A man, who was in his 70s, suffered serious injuries when his BMW motorbike was involved in a collision with a Jaguar car on the A2070 in Snave on the Romney Marsh on 28 May 2023.

The rider was taken to hospital but has now passed away.

The crash happened on the A2070 in Snave near New Romney. Credit: Google Maps

In a separate incident the rider of a motorbike has died after a collision with a car in Wheatley, Oxfordshire.

It happened around 1.15pm on Tuesday 13 June involving a black Lexmoto motorbike and a silver Ford C Max outside the junction of Chilworth House Upper School, Thame Road.

The rider of the motorcycle sustained life-threatening injuries and he was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, but has since died.

His family has informed and specially trained officers are supporting them.

The motorcyclist was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford where he later died. Credit: PA Images

Investigating officer, PC Amy Boughton said: "Sadly, a man has died following this collision and our thoughts are with his loved ones at this extremely difficult time.

"We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to please come forward.

"We’d also ask any motorists who were in the area at this time, especially those travelling from the M40 towards Thame, to check dash-cam footage as they may hold critical evidence that could assist the investigation."

Kent Police is also renewing an appeal for information in light of the death near New Romney.

A 52-year-old man from the Romney Marsh area, arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, has been released on bail pending further enquiries.