Man charged after fatal collision on A21

A man is due to appear in court after being charged in relation to a fatal collision on the A21.
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Police were called to the A21 London Road at Flimwell at 3.17am on Monday (December 14) to a report of a car colliding with a tree.

The passenger of the vehicle sadly died at the scene.

Police said Ionut Dumitru, 30, a roofer, of Heartenoak Road, Hawkhurst, was arrested and has been charged with two counts of causing death by driving a vehicle while unlicensed/uninsured.

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He will appear before Brighton Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday, December 16).

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any dash cam footage is asked to make contact with police either online or by calling 101, quoting Operation Elston.

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