A high-speed police chase ended in disaster on Westerham High Street at 10:10am on Thursday, 26 February 2026. A white OneMX electric motorcycle crashed into a building near New Street junction, leaving the 19-year-old rider seriously injured.
Police Pursuit Sparks Dramatic Crash
The electric bike was spotted racing north from Edenbridge before officers in a police car gave chase. The pursuit came to a violent end when the motorcyclist slammed into a building in Westerham. By the time police arrived, the crash scene was already chaos.
Rider Rushed to Hospital, Condition Now Stable
The teen was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries but is now reported to be stable. The incident has triggered an automatic referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct as investigations get underway.
Police Urge Witnesses to Speak Up
Officers are appealing for anyone who saw the bike before the crash or captured the chase on dashcam to come forward.
- Call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538 (Ref: XX/LB/016/26)
- Email: [email protected]
- Upload dashcam footage here: https://kep.uk.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/westerham
