A motorcyclist has died after striking a wall in the early hours of this morning.

An orange Honda CBR model had been travelling along Walderslade Road in the direction of Chatham when it collided with the boundary wall of a property near The Ridgeway.

The motorcyclist hit a wall along Walderslade Road near the junction with The Ridgeway. Picture: GoogleThe motorcyclist hit a wall along Walderslade Road near the junction with The Ridgeway. Picture: Google

Police, paramedics and firefighters attended the scene at about 6.20am, where the rider, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead.

His next of kin have since been informed.

Officers from Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now carrying out inquiries following the incident.

They are urging anyone who witnessed the crash, or saw the motorbike prior to the collision, to contact them.

CCTV and dashcam footage are also being sought and can be submitted here.

Anyone with further information should call 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference RY/DC/072/25.