Kent Police have arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a pedestrian was struck by a lorry on the A20 in the early hours of Thursday 9 July 2026.
What Happened on the A20
A woman in her 40s is in a life-threatening condition in a London hospital after a pedestrian was struck by a lorry on the A20 in Dover. Kent Police were called at 3.42am on Thursday 9 July 2026 to the stretch of road between Union Street and York Street.
She was airlifted to London. She remains in a life-threatening condition.
The Arrest and Investigation
A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and remains in custody. No charges have been brought.
Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is leading the inquiry.
The Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Officers want to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision, or who saw what was happening in the moments before it. If you were driving that stretch of the A20 around that time and your dashcam was running, police are asking you to upload the footage using the link provided by Kent Police.
Any information — call the SCIU appeal line on 01622 798538, or email Kent Police quoting reference RY/SC/053/26.
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Key Takeaways
- A woman in her 40s is in a life-threatening condition in a London hospital after a pedestrian-lorry collision on the A20 in Dover at 3.42am on 9 July 2026
- A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and remains in custody; no charges have been filed
- Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is investigating and is appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage — contact 01622 798538 quoting RY/SC/053/26
What This Means for Kent Residents
If you were on the A20 between Union Street and York Street in Dover in the early hours of Thursday 9 July, police want to hear from you. Even if you didn’t see the collision itself, dashcam footage from that stretch at that time could help investigators. Call 01622 798538 or contact Kent Police with reference RY/SC/053/26.