Littlehampton A259 collision: 93-year-old man released under investigation after fatal hit and run

A driver arrested for his role in a fatal collision with a cyclist yesterday (August 1) has been released under investigation by Sussex Police.
By John Holden
Published 2nd Aug 2019, 16:15 GMT
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Sussex Police said a 93-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop, following a collision with a cyclist on the A259 in Littlehampton.

The cyclist, identified only as a 48-year-old man, sadly died in the incident, police said, which took place shortly before 6.30am.

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The driver has been released under investigation while enquiries continue, said police.

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In the aftermath of the tragedy, the community shared its grief on social media.

A police spokesman said officers were keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened or who may have dash-cam footage of the incident.

They are asked to report details online, email [email protected] or phone 101, quoting Operation Glenview.

The coroner for West Sussex has been informed and a post mortem examination is due to be carried out next week, the spokesman added.