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Talia Shadwell

Man, 24, dies after his quad bike ploughs into parked van in suburban street

A 24-year-old man has died after a quad bike ploughed into a parked van.

Police say the horrific crash happened in a suburban street in Folkestone, Kent yesterday and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police and paramedics were called to the scene along with an air ambulance.

But the quad bike rider was sadly pronounced dead at the scene on Wednesday afternoon.

Police are now appealing for any witnesses to the crash as they investigate.

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Police say the horrific crash happened in a suburban street in Folkestone, Kent (Kent 999s)

A Kent Police spokesman said: "We were called to Church Road, Folkestone, at 3.25pm on Wednesday after a quad bike reportedly collided with a parked van.

"Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and the rider, a 24-year-old man, died at the scene."

He added: "Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is carrying out enquiries.

"Officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or who saw the vehicle before the incident.

"They are also appealing for any CCTV or dashcam footage which might help their investigation."

Witnesses are asked to call the SCIU appeal line on 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk quoting reference DS/MR/76/20.

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