Tragic Death of 21-Year-Old E-Scooter Rider in Dartford Collision
E-scooter rider, 21, dies after crash with fire engine in Dartford - 'he was so young'

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Tommy Jarvis, a 21-year-old e-scooter rider, died following a collision with a fire engine in Dartford, Kent, on May 25. He was returning home from work when the incident occurred. Authorities are investigating and seeking witnesses to the crash.
- 01Tommy Jarvis was struck by a fire engine responding to an emergency while riding his e-scooter.
- 02He passed away two days later in a London hospital, surrounded by family.
- 03A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support funeral expenses, raising over £2,000 of the £5,500 goal.
- 04Kent Police are requesting dashcam footage from anyone who witnessed the incident.
- 05The Chief Executive of Kent Fire and Rescue Service expressed condolences and confirmed an internal investigation.
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Tommy Jarvis, a 21-year-old man, tragically died after being hit by a fire engine while riding his e-scooter in Dartford, Kent, on the evening of May 25. Jarvis was returning home from his job at Miller and Carter when the fire engine, responding to an emergency, collided with him. He was taken to a London hospital but succumbed to his injuries two days later, surrounded by his family. Friends and family have expressed their grief, highlighting his vibrant personality and the profound impact he had on those around him. A GoFundMe page has been set up to cover his funeral costs, raising over £2,000 towards a target of £5,500. Kent Police are actively investigating the incident and are appealing for witnesses, especially those with dashcam footage, to come forward. The Chief Executive of Kent Fire and Rescue Service, Ann Millington, extended condolences and confirmed that both the police and the fire service are conducting investigations into the circumstances surrounding the collision.
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The tragic incident has deeply affected the local community in Dartford, highlighting safety concerns for e-scooter riders.
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