Kent Police appeal for dashcam footage after double-fatal A228 collision near Pembury
A man and woman in their 30s died after a head-on collision involving a motorbike, car and van on the A228 Pembury Northern Bypass.
Saturday evening. 6.40pm. The black Triumph was heading towards Tunbridge Wells when everything went wrong.
Two people died. The A228 Pembury Northern Bypass became Kent’s latest fatal collision scene – and police need your help to piece together what happened.
The motorcycle rider, a man in his 30s, and his passenger, a woman also in her 30s, were both confirmed dead at the scene. Emergency services couldn’t save them. Their families have been told.
The Collision Details
Three vehicles. One devastating outcome.
The black Triumph motorcycle and a light-coloured Jaguar were both travelling towards Tunbridge Wells when they collided with a silver Ford van coming the other way. Near the junction with Old Church Road on 20 December 2025.
Police and ambulance crews raced to the scene after reports came in. But it was too late – the Kent Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit is now trying to work out exactly what went wrong in those crucial moments.
The Investigation Continues
Detectives want dashcam footage. Specifically, anything showing those three vehicles in the moments before impact.
This stretch of the A228 carries plenty of traffic – commuters, locals heading between the A21 and routes around Pembury and Tunbridge Wells. Someone must have captured something.
Even a brief glimpse could be vital. Check your cameras.
A Familiar Appeal
Dashboard cameras have become investigators’ best friend. Multiple angles, different timeframes – they help build the full picture when lives are lost on our roads.
This appeal carries particular weight, though.
Two families are grieving. They deserve answers about what happened that Saturday evening.
The A228 has seen serious collisions before – each one a stark reminder that motorcyclists remain desperately vulnerable on busy A-roads. Nationally, bikers account for around 19% of road deaths despite making up a tiny fraction of traffic. In Kent alone, 795 people were killed or seriously injured on the county’s roads in 2022. Each number represents families changed forever.
Key Takeaways
- Kent Police are seeking dashcam footage from the A228 Pembury Northern Bypass around 6.40pm on 20 December 2025
- Two people in their 30s died in a collision involving a motorcycle, Jaguar car, and Ford van near Old Church Road
- The Serious Collision Investigation Unit is leading the investigation and can be contacted on 01622 798538 quoting reference HW/DGC/040/26
What This Means for Kent Residents
Check your dashcam now. If you drove the A228 Pembury Northern Bypass near Old Church Road around 6.40pm on 20 December, you might have captured something crucial. Contact Kent Police immediately if you’ve got relevant footage – even if it seems insignificant. And expect continued police presence in the area as the investigation unfolds. Traffic disruption’s possible during any follow-up scene work. Support services are available through organisations like Brake and local victim support – Kent Police’s Family Liaison Officers coordinate help for bereaved families and witnesses who need assistance.
Source: @kent_police
Published: 19 May 2026