A police officer has died in the line of duty while “trying to save the lives of others”, Kent Police has said.
PC Bradley Corke, 27, died on Saturday after being critically injured in a crash while responding to an urgent incident on Thursday, the force said.
He and a colleague, who remains critically ill in hospital, were responding to an immediate call when their police car was involved in a collision. A member of the public who was in a second vehicle continues to be treated for serious injuries.
In a statement, Kent Police said: “Bradley selflessly gave up his life while trying to save the lives of others who were in danger. His bravery, dedication, and passion for helping others will not be forgotten.”
The officers were driving a marked Ford Focus police car when it was caught in a collision with a VW Scirocco on the westbound A20 in Farningham, near the junction with Button Street, at around 7.45pm.
Detectives are appealing for any witnesses to the crash to come forward.
PC Corke, who joined the force in May 2022, was based in Tonbridge and spent his police career serving the towns of West Kent. The force is supporting his family and colleagues, who are devastated.
Witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538, quoting EW/AL/025/26.
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