Young biker named as Jack Huckle after fatal crash near Ashford Designer Outlet
Police at the scene of the motorbike crash in
Ashford
by James Scott
A 20-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash on Thursday
has been named.
Jack Elliot Huckle from Ramsgate came off his
bike near the Ashford Designer Outlet at about 10.10am.
Medics battled to save the young rider's life, but he
was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency services were called to the A2042 Romney Marsh Road
after the orange Triumph Daytona motorbike crashed.
The man had come off his bike, the only vehicle
involved, on the Ashford-bound carriageway.
South East Coast Ambulance Service sent two ambulances and a
response car to the accident.
But despite the best efforts of paramedics, the young
motorcyclist died at the scene.
A second car was hit when
the motorist stopped to help a motoryclist
Police officers closed the dual carriageway in both
directions between the B2229 Norman Road and Malcolm Sargent Road
until about 3.30pm.
There was a second accident on the other side of the road after
a motorist stopped to help the biker and another vehicle
hit their empty, stationary car.
A woman and three children suffered minor injuries and were
taken to William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, as a
precaution.
Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to phone DS Miles
Bishop at the Kent Police Serious Collision Investigation
Unit on 01622 798538.
24/01/13
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