Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist, whose machine was in collision with a tractor, died.

The crash happened at about 3.50pm yesterday on the A20 near Ashford.

Police say the motorbike was travelling along the A20 from Ashford at Potters Corner towards Hothfield when it collided with the back of a tractor and hay baler.

The tractor had been travelling in the same direction.

The motorcyclist, a 65-year-old man from Ashford, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit is now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

A force spokesman said: "Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have any dash cam footage along the A20 from the Drover’s roundabout."

Anyone who can help can contact the witness appeal line on 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk quoting reference JG/88/18.