A 27-year-old Kent Police officer has died after the patrol car he was travelling in crashed while responding to an emergency call, with a second officer who was in the vehicle remaining in a critical condition in hospital.
PC Bradley Corke sustained fatal injuries in the collision on Thursday evening and died the following day. Kent Police confirmed both officers had been travelling in a clearly marked emergency vehicle at the time of the crash, responding to an urgent call for assistance when the incident occurred.
Corke had served with Kent Police since May 2022, working out of Tonbridge to serve communities across West Kent. The force described him as an officer who “selflessly gave up his life while trying to save the lives of others who were in danger,” saying his bravery, dedication and commitment to the public would not be forgotten.
His family and colleagues have been left devastated by his death, and the force confirmed it was providing ongoing support to those affected. The condition of the second officer, who remains hospitalised in a critical state, continues to be monitored.
Kent Police has appealed for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward with information to assist with inquiries into the circumstances of the crash.
