Girl taken to hospital as Sussex Police appeal for witnesses to Newhaven collision

Police said emergency services were called to a collision ‘between a car and a pedestrian’ in Lewes Road at about 4.30pm on Monday, June 30.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “A girl was taken to hospital and is being treated for her injuries. A section of the road was closed which has since reopened.

“We ask that anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any relevant information such as CCTV or dashcam footage reports it to us. Email [email protected] quoting Operation Buttercup.”

Lewes MP James MacCleary posted to Facebook after police provided a full statement on the incident.

He said at 11.50am on Tuesday: “I’m sure that all our thoughts are with the little girl who was injured and is now receiving treatment in hospital and her family.

“I have spoken about traffic and road safety in Newhaven before and have brought it directly to the Roads Minister. Residents and councillors have been warning that an incident like this might happen and now it has. It’s time to increase pressure on the County Council to take safety on the A259 and connecting roads like Lewes Road.”