Motorcyclist dies in crash involving van

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The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene

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A motorcyclist has died in a crash involving a van in Kent.

It happened between the junctions of Hook Lane and Fairbourne Lane on the A20 Ashford Road, in Harrietsham, at about 07:45 BST on Thursday.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s from Medway, died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

The van, a white Mercedes Sprinter, stopped at the scene, Kent Police said.

Anyone with relevant dashcam footage which may show a black Suzuki motorcycle and a white Mercedes Sprinter van is urged to contact the force.

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