E-scooter rider, 21, dies after crash with hearth engine in Dartford – ‘he was so younger’
Friends remember Tommy Jarvis as ‘kind, caring and loved by so many’ after he died following a fatal e-scooter crash in Dartford, Kent – money is now being raised to go towards funeral costs
Tommy Jarvis, 21, ‘was riding home from work on e-scooter’ when he was hit and killed by fire engine(Image: GoFundMe)
A 21 year old man who died in a collision involving a fire engine has been identified in a devastating tribute.
On the evening of May 25 Tommy Jarvis was struck by the emergency vehicle while returning home from his shift at Miller and Carter on an e-scooter. He was transported to hospital following the incident in Dartford, Kent but tragically just two days later he died surrounded by family in a London hospital.
Authorities confirm the fire engine was “responding to a reported emergency” and Kent Police are now requesting witnesses with dashcam footage to step forward.
In a devastating tribute, a friend of Tommy’s said: “Anyone who knew Tommy knows just how special he was. He was the biggest smile in every room, the loudest laugh, the friend who could lift your spirits no matter what kind of day you were having. He was kind, caring, loyal, and loved by so many. There will never, ever be another Tommy like him!
“He was so young with so much life still ahead of him. He was always road conscious and safety-minded, which makes this tragedy even harder to comprehend. His loss has left an unfillable void in the hearts of his family, friends, and everyone lucky enough to have known him.” A GoFundMe has been established in Tommy’s name to help cover funeral costs.
Ann Millington, Chief Executive at Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS), said: “At approximately 10.40pm on May 25, a fire engine was involved in a collision with an electric scooter in Princes Road, Dartford.
“The fire engine was travelling to a reported emergency. Kent Police has confirmed the rider of the electric scooter has sadly died. Our deepest condolences and thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident. There is a legal process to follow, and we are fully committed to supporting Kent Police’s investigation, as well as conducting our own internal investigation.”
A police spokesman for Kent Police said: “Kent Police was called to Princes Road at about 10.44pm on Monday, May 25, 2026, where a fire engine was involved in a collision with an e-scooter at the junction with Darenth Road.
“Officers along with the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) attended the scene and the rider of the e-scooter, a 21-year-old man, was taken to London hospital, where he remains in a serious condition. Anyone who saw the collision, or who might have seen the vehicles beforehand, is urged to contact police.”
A spokesperson for SECAmb said: “SECAmb were called at approximately 10.45pm yesterday evening to reports of a collision involving a vehicle and a scooter on Princes Road in Dartford. Multiple crews attended the scene and assessed and treated the rider of the scooter before being joined by The Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex. The patient was then taken via road to a London hospital for further medical treatment.”
Anyone who witnessed the crash or may have spotted the vehicles beforehand is encouraged to contact Kent Police. Dashcam footage can also be uploaded to the force’s online portal. Witnesses are asked to call 01622 798538 or email [email protected] using the reference EW/SL/042/26.
Thus far just over £2,000 has been raised of the £5,500 target on the fundraising page.
You can donate to the GoFundMe page by clicking here.
