A man has died in a fatal accident near Maidstone last night.

A white Mercedes GL350 with two occupants was travelling along Pitt Road, Kingswood, when it left the carriageway and overturned at 11.25pm yesterday.

One of the occupants, a local man in his 30s, died at the scene, where floral tributes have been left today.

A second man was taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries.

The vehicle is understood to have travelled from Horseshoes Lane to the scene of the incident.

Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the circumstances and officers are appealing for any witnesses to get in contact.

Officers would also like to obtain any dash cam footage that shows the vehicle travelling between Horseshoes Lane and Pitt Road and also in the moments leading up to the collision.

Anyone with information should call 01622 798538, quoting DS/LB/081/20.

Alternatively, email sciu.td@kent.police.uk

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