M25 crash: Witness appeal after motorcyclist dies in Kent
The accident occurred between junction 5 and the Clacket Lane rest area.
BBC News, Southeast Region
Authorities are seeking witnesses following a fatal motorcycle accident on the M25.
A surveillance camera captured a picture of a truck, which is thought to be one of three vehicles that were part of the accident and then drove away from the location.
The event was brought to the attention of Kent Police shortly before 12:30 PM BST on Thursday. As a result, the motorway was closed in both directions between junctions five (Sevenoaks) and six (Godstone) until the early hours of Friday morning.
The motorcyclist, a man in his 40s, lost his life at the scene, and his family has been notified.
According to Kent Police, the accident involved a blue Suzuki motorbike, a silver Toyota Corolla, and a truck featuring a white cab, a blue curtain-sided trailer, and yellow lettering.
The incident occurred on the clockwise lane between junction 5, where the A21 meets the M26, and the Clacket Lane Services before reaching junction 6.
Photo credit: KENT POLICE
Law enforcement has released a photo of a truck that is thought to have been connected to the accident.
Officials from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are reaching out for help and encouraging anyone who has information to get in touch with them.
Detective Inspector Pete Greaves stated, "We are especially eager to locate the owner of the truck, who might not have realized how serious the accident was and who subsequently left the area."
"We encourage the driver to get in touch with us at their earliest convenience."
Drivers with dashcams are encouraged to review their recordings for any footage that might help with the investigation, particularly images of the vehicles just before the accident occurred.
The public can reach out to the unit by calling 01622 798538 and mentioning the reference number HW/DC/100/24, or they can send an email to [email protected].
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