A fundraising appeal to pay for the funeral of a man who was killed in a car crash in Swanley has raised more than £1,700 in less than a day.
- From yesterday: Pedestrian dies after car crash in Swanley
Adam Draper, 29, was hit by a car in Maidstone Road, near the junction with Hockenden Lane at 10.05pm on Saturday, January 21.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Family and friends launched the GoFundMe appeal yesterday to give Mr Draper, a father of one with a baby on the way, the "best send off possible".
Beth Foster Hanchant, who started the appeal, said: "Adam Draper was unexpectedly taken from us at just 29 years old.
"With his whole life ahead of him and a 3-year-old daughter and another baby on the way, Adam's family have only recently lost his father.
"Please help with funeral costs to give Adam the best send off possible."
In less than a day, £1,765 of the £5,000 goal was raised by 50 people on the website.
Lil Goodson said: "Still can't believe it, Hope you reach Ur target and get the send off U deserve ️️️xxx"
Sj Draper said: "I'm in such shock! Until we meet again mate xx"
To donate, click here.
Witnesses who have not already spoken to police are urged to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538 quoting reference DB/COJ/013/17.
Alternatively email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk.
- Did you know Adam? Call the newsdesk on 0208 722 6313 or email your tributes to rachel.dickerson@london.newsquest.co.uk
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