16 September 2012 Last updated at 04:52 ET

A228 Snodland crash: Cyclist killed after hitting lorry

Snodland accident scene The accident happened on the eastbound carriageway of the A228

A cyclist has been killed after hitting a stationary lorry on a road in Kent on Saturday afternoon, police say.

The 55-year-old from Strood crashed on the eastbound carriageway of the A228 Snodland bypass at around 14:00 BST.

Det Sgt Scott Lynch from Kent Police wants to speak to anyone who saw him before or at the time of the crash.

"This collision occurred on a fine dry afternoon, the rider was wearing a bright orange shirt and on a yellow racing bike," he said.

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