A MOTORCYCLIST who was killed when his bike collided with a car on March 23 at Walderslade, near Chatham, has been identified.

He was 26-year-old Robert Reeves, of Abinger Drive, Lordswood Estate, Chatham.

Mr Reeves was riding a yellow Suzuki motorbike when he collided with a Ford Fiesta at the junction of Walderslade Woods Road and Impton Lane. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

An inquest into his death has been opened and adjourned. A full inquest is expected to be held within the next four months.

The 18-year-old driver of the Fiesta, who is from Walderslade, was taken to Medway Maritime Hospital with minor injuries.