A fundraising page set up in memory of a dentist who died in a car crash has raised more than £6,000 in seven hours.

Subhash Pai, 38, from Tunbridge Wells was driving to his practice on the morning of Saturday, July 27 when his black Audi Q7 struck the central barrier on the A21.

He is named for the first time today on a GoFundMe page, where it transpires his family and friends are also raising money to support his wife and four-year-old daughter.

Cash raised in memory of the "ever-smiling" father of one will also cover the cost of transporting his body to India for his family to participate in the last rites.

Ananth Pai, who set up the page, has written: "On the morning of July 27 2019, 38-year old Subhash said bye to his wife and daughter and left for work, not knowing this would be a final goodbye.

"A hardworking dentist residing in Tunbridge Wells, Subhash was en route to his practice, when he met with a fatal accident on the A21 near Tunbridge Wells.

"The horrifying accident occurred along the Pembury bypass, when his car collided with the roadside fencing.

"Subhash was a young man with a helpful nature, who had so many aspirations for his career and his small family of three - him, his wife and a sweet 4-year-old daughter.

"He was a loved member of the dental community, a contributing member of GSS UK; patients cherished him, friends adored him. They are all saddened and shocked by this loss.

"Subhash’s wife - a non-working, full-time mother of a little girl - now faces the daunting task of arranging the funeral and transporting the body to India for his family to participate in the last rites.

"Subhash said bye to his wife and daughter and left for work, not knowing this would be a final goodbye" - Ananth Pai

"Her financial safety net was her husband, and now with this irreplaceable void in her life, she must shoulder the responsibility of taking care of herself and also their daughter’s education and upbringing.

"We appeal to friends, family, colleagues and community members to help in whatever way you can. We are hoping to raise £4000 to help with funeral arrangements and to ease Subhash’s wife and daughter to start life afresh. Every little helps.

"Thank you all for your contributions.

"Subhash, your ever-smiling face and helping nature will always be remembered. You were loved by all and we miss you."

The crash took place along the Pembury bypass, between the Longfield Road roundabout, Tunbridge Wells, and the junction with the A26, Tonbridge.

An investigation has been launched by the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) and officers are appealing for any witnesses to the collision, or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward and call the SCIU appeal line on 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk quoting DB/NR/78/19.

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