Police appeal for witnesses after highways worker dies in M23 collision near Gatwick Airport
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death, by dangerous driving, following a fatal collision on the M23.
A 65-year-old highways worker, from Kent, died at the scene, near Gatwick Airport, on Tuesday (July 8).
The incident was reported on the southbound carriageway, near Junction 9, in the early hours of the morning.
A Sussex Police statement read: “We have arrested a man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving today.
“A 38-year-old van driver from Croydon was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drink driving and remains in custody at this time.
“Road closures were in place while we investigated this incident. We can confirm the police scene has now been stood down and the motorway is expected to reopen soon.”
Officers are appealing for witnesses. Anyone with dashcam footage is asked to email [email protected], quoting Operation Oakcross.