East Grinstead man dies after car hits wall in Ashurstwood

The woman is said to be fine after being rescued last night

At around 11.55pm a black Toyota Celica being driven by the man crashed as it travelled south in Wall Hill Road.

The car left the road and hit a wall. The driver died at the scene, police confirmed.

Police believe they know the identity of the man who died but he has not been formally identified.

An appeal for witnesses to come forward has been launched.

Sergeant Tony Crisp, of Sussex and Surrey roads policing unit, said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who saw the crash happen or who saw the Toyota being driven in the minutes beforehand.

“An investigation has been launched to determine exactly what happened.

“If you have any information at all, please contact us.”

Anyone with information should email [email protected] quoting Operation Wroxham or call 101.

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