by Thom Morris
tmorris@thekmgroup.co.uk

The funeral of an Ashford student who died in a head-on collision near Chartham takes place today.

Student William Wise, 20, from Park Farm, died on the night of Friday April 8 along with 25-year-old Esohe Omoregie who was a doctor at the town’s William Harvey Hospital.

The two died after their cars collided on the Canterbury Road.

Canterbury Christ Church University student William from Bluebell Road is believed to have been driving back from Canterbury when his Renault Clio collided with the doctor’s VW Polo at about 10.30pm.

William’s funeral will take place at St Mary’s in Great Chart at 2pm.

Writing on Twitter, Esohe’s cousin Stephanie Olize said: “Words cannot describe my sadness.

"We will miss you beyond words. Love well and hard, tomorrow is not guaranteed.”

Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash and anyone with information or who witnessed the collision should contact crash investigation officers on 01622 690 690.