Fatal Collision New Barn Road Dartford
Kent Police are investigating a collision on New Barn Road, Dartford on Sunday 1st June 2025 in which a child died and two people were injured
Details of Incident
Detectives investigating a collision in which a child has died and two people were injured have made two arrests.
Kent Police was called just before 9.30pm on Sunday 1 June 2025 to reports of a collision involving two vehicles on New Barn Road, Dartford.
Three people from the same vehicle were taken to hospital. A four year old boy died at the hospital and a 24 year old man remains in hospital in a critical condition. A 1 year old girl received minor injuries.
On Monday 2 June 2025, officers arrested two men in connection with the incident, a 27 year old from Darenth and a 53 year old from Swanley.
They remain in custody while enquiries continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Detectives would also like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision involving a two Ford Rangers.
Drivers with dashcam and residents with private CCTV in the area, are also asked to check for relevant footage.
Contact Information
Anyone with information which may assist the investigation, including CCTV or dashcam footage, are urged to contact the Major Crime Unit via the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) using this form.
Alternatively call the Major Crime Appeal Line on 01622 652006 to leave contact details.
You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form on their website.