Man dies after being struck by HGV on M2 near Medway Services

A man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a heavy goods vehicle and other vehicles on the coastbound M2 near Medway Services on Tuesday night, with the carriageway remaining closed two days later.

Kent Police was called at around 9.10pm on Tuesday 27 October 2026 following a serious collision on the coastbound carriageway of the M2 near Medway Services. A man in his 50s, described by police as a local resident, was on foot in the carriageway when he was struck by a red MAN heavy goods vehicle and other vehicles. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin has been informed.

The coastbound carriageway remains closed between Junction 3, which serves Chatham and the Bluebell Hill area, and Junction 5, which serves Stockbury, Maidstone and Sittingbourne. National Highways said the carriageway required resurfacing before it could reopen. The London-bound carriageway, which had previously been closed between Junctions 5 and 4, has since reopened. Drivers are advised to use alternative routes.

Kent Police posted an update at 7.30am on Thursday 29 October 2026 confirming the closure remained in place. The force is appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, or who was travelling on that stretch of the M2 on Tuesday evening and has dashcam footage, to come forward.

No explanation for why the man was on foot in the carriageway has been confirmed. The investigation is ongoing.

Key information

The coastbound M2 remains closed between Junction 3 (Chatham/Bluebell Hill) and Junction 5 (Stockbury/Maidstone/Sittingbourne).
Drivers should seek alternative routes while the closure continues.
Anyone with dashcam footage or who witnessed the collision should contact Kent Police.

Source: @kent_police

Published: 29 October 2026