A motorcyclist in his 50s died after a crash with a car on the A28 Hastings Road at Rolvenden on 10 October. Kent Police wants witnesses and dashcam footage.

A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a car on the A28 at Rolvenden, near Tenterden. Kent Police is asking witnesses to come forward.

The crash happened at 11.48am on Saturday 10 October. In its appeal, the force said a grey Nissan Qashqai was being driven along the A28 Hastings Road towards Hastings. It was involved in a collision with a silver Honda CB500 motorcycle travelling the other way. The Honda had been riding in convoy with two other motorcycles (Kent Police).

Emergency services went to the scene near Frog’s Lane. The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was confirmed to have died. Kent Police said his next of kin had been told.

The force has not named him. Its Serious Collision Investigation Unit is carrying out enquiries.

What the police are asking for

Officers want to hear from anyone who:

  • saw the collision
  • saw the car or the motorcycles before it happened
  • has CCTV or dashcam footage from the A28 around that time

What it means for you

  • If you can help, call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.police.uk. Quote reference MM/DGC/082/26.
  • Footage can be uploaded through the force’s online evidence portal for this collision.
  • If you drove the A28 between Tenterden and Newenden late that Saturday morning, check your dashcam before it records over the footage.

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Sources

  • Fatal collision, Rolvenden near Tenterden, Kent Police appeal, published 11 October 2026 at 17.39: the time, place, vehicles, the convoy, the death, the investigating unit, the phone number, email, reference and footage portal.