24-year-old man killed in motorcycle-sidecar crash at Kent racetrack

A 24-year-old man has died in a racetrack crash between two motorcycles and sidecars in Kent.

The man suffered fatal injuries following a collision on the track, off DigDog lane near Frittenden, whilst racing on Sunday 30th June 2024.

Kent Police say the incident happened at around 6.10pm and collision investigators are appealing for phone footage from spectators at the event.

The victim, from Cornwall, died at the scene and his next of kin have been made aware.

A spokesperson for the Auto Cycle Union said: "The ACU can confirm that there was an accident at a motorcycle Grasstrack racing event, held by GTSA in Kent on Sunday 30th June where a competitor sadly lost their life.

"There is an ongoing investigation into the circumstances, and the family have requested that no footage or pictures of the accident are posted onto social media or sent to them directly.

"They thank the Grasstrack community for their support and ask that they are given anonymity and privacy. The ACU and GTSA Club Committee send its sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time."

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