Man killed after being hit by vehicles on M2 named

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 16:52 · Archive

Jonathan Sams, 53, died after being struck by multiple vehicles on the M2 near Medway Services.

Jonathan Sams, 53, from the Parkwood area of Rainham, was killed after being struck by multiple vehicles on the M2 near Medway Services on Tuesday 29 October. He was on foot in the carriageway between junction 4 and the slip road for Medway Services when he was hit by a red MAN HGV and other vehicles. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident occurred during resurfacing work on the motorway. The M2 was closed in both directions between junctions 3 in Chatham and 5 in Sittingbourne. The coastbound carriageway was partially reopened by Thursday morning, with one lane remaining closed between those junctions, while the Londonbound carriageway had fully reopened.

The closure caused significant disruption. Westbound traffic was diverted towards the A249 and M20 before travelling north on the A228 to rejoin the M2. Eastbound motorists were directed onto the A229 towards Maidstone before using the M20 and A249 to return at junction 5.

Kent Police are appealing for witnesses and urging motorists to check their dashcam footage. Anyone with information should contact police on 01634 792209, quoting reference 46/178213/26.

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• Man killed after being hit by several vehicles on M2 namedA man who died after being hit by several vehicles on the M2 has been named locally.This Is Local London · 30 Oct, 16:26
• Man killed after being hit by several vehicles on M2 namedA man who died after being hit by several vehicles on the M2 has been named locally.News Shopper · 30 Oct, 16:26

In this story: Jonathan Sams · Kent Police · M2 · Medway Services · Rainham

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