Kent Police have charged a 19-year-old man with murder after a collision on Chestfield Road, Whitstable, in which an 18-year-old motorcyclist died.
What happened
The crash occurred on the evening of Friday at about 20:15 BST near the Chestfield Barn public house. Emergency services attended and the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim's next of kin have been informed.
People arrested and charged
According to Kent Police, a 19-year-old man from Portlight Place, Seasalter — named by the force as Connor Todd — has been charged with murder. He is scheduled to appear at Margate Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
Officers say an 18-year-old man initially attended Canterbury police station voluntarily on the night of the incident at about 21:50 BST and was arrested; he has since been released on bail while inquiries continue. The following day a second 19-year-old attended a station and was also arrested.
Ongoing investigation
Kent Police are continuing their enquiries into the circumstances of the collision and have issued an appeal for anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.
- Location: Chestfield Road, in front of the Chestfield Barn pub, Whitstable
- Time of incident: about 20:15 BST, Friday
- Victim: 18-year-old motorcyclist — died at the scene
- Charged: Connor Todd, 19, of Portlight Place, Seasalter — charged with murder
- Court: Margate Magistrates' Court appearance due on Tuesday
| Key point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Initial arrest | 18-year-old attended Canterbury police station voluntarily and was arrested; later released on bail |
| Subsequent arrest | 19-year-old attended Canterbury police station and was arrested |
| Murder charge | Connor Todd charged; court appearance scheduled |
This is an active criminal investigation. Anyone with information that could assist police — for example witnesses who saw the collision or drivers with dashcam footage — should contact Kent Police using the details on their website or the non-emergency number. The force's continuing inquiries aim to establish the full circumstances of the crash and to secure all available evidence.
As the case progresses through the courts, further details may be published by Kent Police and in court records.
