Folkestone pedestrian named after fatal Canterbury Road collision
Andrew Gardiner, 59, died after being struck by a black Volkswagen Sharan on Canterbury Road, Folkestone, on 1 November.
Kent Police have named a pedestrian who died following a collision in Folkestone as Andrew Gardiner, aged 59, after his family issued a tribute to him. Mr Gardiner was pronounced dead at the scene on Canterbury Road at around 6.40pm on 1 November.
A 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and has since been released on bail while enquiries continue. No charge has been confirmed. The Serious Collision Investigation Unit is leading the investigation and has appealed for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage from the area near the Black Bull pub and the junction with Downs Road to come forward.
Mr Gardiner’s family described him as a father, grandfather, brother, partner and friend, and said he had been taken too soon. Folkestone Running and Athletics Club, of which Mr Gardiner was a member, described him as kind, funny and supportive of fellow members.
Key information
- Anyone who witnessed the collision on Canterbury Road, Folkestone, on 1 November, or who has relevant dashcam footage, is asked to contact Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit.
Source: @kent_police
Published: 5 November 2026