A 21-year-old man who died following a collision with a fire engine in Dartford, Kent, has been identified as Tommy Jarvis. The incident occurred on the evening of May 25 as Mr Jarvis was travelling home from his job at Miller & Carter on an e-scooter. He was taken to a London hospital but died two days later surrounded by loved ones.
According to a GoFundMe page set up in his memory, Mr Jarvis was waiting at a pedestrian crossing for the green signal before stepping onto the crossing and being struck by the fire engine. The fire service confirmed the vehicle was responding to an emergency call at the time.
In a tribute, a friend described Mr Jarvis as “kind, caring, loyal, and loved by so many,” adding that he was “the biggest smile in every room, the loudest laugh.” The friend noted that Mr Jarvis was “always road conscious and safety-minded,” making the tragedy even harder to comprehend.
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. The collision happened at the junction of Princes Road and Darenth Road at around 10.44pm. Anyone with information is asked to call 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk quoting reference EW/SL/042/26.
Ann Millington, Chief Executive of Kent Fire and Rescue Service, expressed condolences and confirmed that both a police investigation and an internal KFRS investigation are under way. A GoFundMe campaign has raised over £2,000 of its £5,500 target to help cover funeral costs.
