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Two Cyclists Killed in Kent Collision; Driver Charged with Dangerous Driving

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Fatal Collision on Sole Street

On Sunday, September 6, a car struck three cyclists on Sole Street in Cobham, near Gravesend, Kent, at 7:47 a.m. Steven Anscomb, 60, and Natasha Lewis, 51, were killed at the scene. A third cyclist sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital.

Victims and Family Tributes

Lewis’s daughter Hermione honored her mother as “one of a kind,” adding: “No words can describe what an amazing, thoughtful, and strong woman she was.” — Hermione

Legal Proceedings and Police Investigation

Aaron Turner, 22, of Hermitage Road, Higham, was charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene, and possession of a class C drug. He appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court on September 9 and was granted bail. Two other individuals—a 21-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman—were also arrested but later released on bail while enquiries continue.

Kent Police Appeal for Information

Officers from Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) have issued a public appeal for anyone who witnessed the crash, saw the vehicle, or captured footage on dash-cam or CCTV. Tips can be submitted by calling 01622 798538, emailing sciu.td@kent.police.uk and quoting reference RY/KA/072/26, or uploading video via the provided link.

Verbatim Quote

  • “No words can describe what an amazing, thoughtful, and strong woman she was.” — Hermione, daughter of Natasha Lewis.