Man dies after being hit by a van in Folkestone

It happened outside the Black Bull pub

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 2nd Nov 2026
Last updated 8 hours ago

A local man in his 50s has died after being reported to have been hit by a black VW Sharan in Folkestone.

Kent Police was called at 6.39pm on Sunday (1st November) to Canterbury Road, outside the Black Bull pub, near the junction with Downs Road.

The man, who was on foot, was reported to have been struck by the car.

Emergency services attended the scene, where he was confirmed to have died.

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are asking anyone who saw the crash, or the moments leading up to it, to get in touch.

Anyone with information can call the unit's appeal line on 01622 798538, or email [email protected] , quoting reference RY/JG/089/26.

Drivers with dashcam footage that may help can upload it to Kent Police.

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