McLaren supercar driver arrested after motorcyclist dies in motorway hit-and-run

A motorbike rider has tragically died following a serious crash on the M2 in Kent this afternoon. The collision occurred between Junction 3 (Chatham) and Junction 4 (Hempstead), resulting in the closure of the motorway in both directions for a short time the London bound carriageway has since reopened. The coastbound Carriage will remain closed until the early hours of???? Monday morning. Motorcyclist Killed In Fatal Crash On M2 Motorway In Kent Despite the best efforts of police and paramedics, the rider????????who was thrown from his high-powered motorcycle????????was pronounced dead at the scene. Kent Police have launched a full forensic collision investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The M2 coastbound carriageway remains closed to assist with the ongoing investigation. Motorcyclist Killed In Fatal Crash On M2 Motorway In Kent All emergency services are in attendance, alongside National Highways Traffic Officers, who are helping manage traffic in the area. Motorists are being advised to seek alternative routes and expect significant delays. Motorcyclist Killed In Fatal Crash On M2 Motorway In Kent Kent Police are yet to issue a formal statement. We have reached out for further comment. Drivers are urged to check live traffic updates before travelling and allow additional time for their journeys. Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
The motorcycle rider died at the scene of the crash (Picture: UKNIP)

A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a supercar on the M2 motorway.

The white Yamaha motorbike was involved in a collision with a purple McLaren supercar at around 2.40pm this afternoon.

They were both driving on the coastbound carriageway of the M2 between junctions 3 and 4 for Medway.

Emergency services rushed to the scene but the motorcycle rider, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The McLaren did not stop at the scene, but it was later found by police.

The driver has now been arrested in connection with the crash, and he is still in custody while Kent Police investigate.

A force spokesperson said: ‘Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is carrying out enquiries and urge anyone who saw what happened or has relevant dashcam footage to contact them.

‘This includes any footage capturing the manner of driving from either vehicles prior to the collision too.’

The motorway was closed while police investigated the scene. The Londonbound carriageway reopened after about 90 minutes, but the coastbound side of the road remained shut for several hours.

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