Man arrested after seven-year-old killed in Folkestone crash

8 Dec 2023 • 4:03 AM MYT
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A 49-year-old man has been arrested after a seven-year-old boy was killed in a crash in Folkestone on Wednesday, Kent Police have said.

The man, from the Dymchurch area, was detained on Thursday evening and is now in custody.

The two-vehicle collision happened at around 5.35pm on Wednesday on the A259 Sandgate Esplanade, near its junction with Prospect Road and William Brown was confirmed dead at the scene.

One of the vehicles left the scene prior to the arrival of emergency services, the force said.

Anyone with information has been urged to contact the serious collision investigation unit on 01622 798538, quoting reference MM/DGC/130/23.