Motorcyclist dies after collision near to Teynham
Police were called last night
Last updated 26th Sep 2026
An investigation is getting underway after a fatal collision near to Teynham.
Police say they were called last night to reports of a crash between a car and a motorbike.
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is in custody.
A Police statement said: "Witnesses, CCTV and dashcam footage are sought by officers investigating a fatal collision near Teynham.
"Kent Police was called at around 8.35pm on Friday 26 September 2026 following reports of a collision involving a black BMW 420D car and a motorbike on the A2 London Road coastbound near the junction with Lewson Street.
"The motorcyclist, who was driving a black Yamaha MT-09, suffered serious injuries and was sadly confirmed deceased at the scene.
"An 18 year old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody whilst enquiries continue."