UPDATE: Cyclist seriously injured in A22 crash

A cyclist suffered a serious head injury in a collision on the A22 in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday).
The road was closed for several hours. Photo by Dan Jessup. SUS-170524-080734001The road was closed for several hours. Photo by Dan Jessup. SUS-170524-080734001
The road was closed for several hours. Photo by Dan Jessup. SUS-170524-080734001

Police were called to the Woodside Way junction at Hailsham shortly after 3.40am following a collision between a van and a male cyclist.

The cyclist, a 47-year-old local man, was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton by ambulance having suffered a serious head injury.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

The A22 was closed southbound from Eagles Roundabout to Woodside Way until around 8.50am. Police say the road has now been reopened.

Anyone who was in the area at the time and has information which may assist the investigation should call 101 or email [email protected] quoting Operation Day.

Don’t miss out on all the latest breaking news where you live.

Here are four ways you can be sure you’ll be amongst the first to know what’s going on.

1) Make our website your homepage

2) Like our Facebook page

3) Follow us on Twitter

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

4) Register with us by clicking on ‘sign in’ (top right corner). You can then receive our daily newsletter AND add your point of view to stories that you read here.

And do share with your family and friends - so they don’t miss out!

Always the first with your local news.

Be part of it.

Related topics: