Man dies after being hit by lorry

A man died after being hit by a truck next to Ashford’s postBrexit lorry park.

Police arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by careless driving following the incident last Tuesday evening.

It is believed the victim was a passenger in the articulated lorry and had got out to help while the vehicle manoeuvred near a railway bridge in Cheeseman’s Green Lane, Sevington.

Officers believe the lorry collided with the man, who was in his 50s, before the driver and the man continued their journey.

The extent of the man’s injuries then became apparent and emergency services were called, but the man later died from his injuries.

The incident happened between 7pm and 8.30pm and police have now launched an investigation.

Officers say the 28-year-old has been released under investigation.