Fatal crash in Dartford: baby killed, 24-year-old man in critical condition

03 June 2025 , 20:49
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Fatal crash in Dartford: baby killed, 24-year-old man in critical condition
Fatal crash in Dartford: baby killed, 24-year-old man in critical condition

A 24-year-old man is in a critical condition and a one-year-old girl suffered minor injuries in the crash involving two pickup trucks, Kent Police said.

A four-year-old boy has died after two pickup trucks crashed on a country lane in Kent.

A 24-year-old man is also in a critical condition and a one-year-girl suffered minor injuries following the collision in Dartford on Sunday evening.

Kent Police said it was called to reports of a collision involving two grey Ford Rangers on New Barn Road at around 9.30pm.

The three people who were hurt were from the same vehicle, the force added.

Officers arrested a 27-year-old man from Darenth and a 53-year-old man from Swanley in connection with the incident on Monday. Both remain in custody.

Anyone with information on the crash, including CCTV or dashcam footage, is asked to contact police.

 
Editorial Team

Emma Davis

Deputy Editor

Children, Kent, Car Crash, Dartford, Kent Police

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