Sussex Police appeal for witnesses after fatal collision on A24 at Washington: 84-year-old from Worthing pronounced dead at scene
Sussex Police have announced they are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road collision.
Police said the incident happened on the A24 at Washington on Friday, January 9.
A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “Emergency services responded to a report of a collision between two cars, a BMW and a Volkswagen on the southbound carriageway half a mile from the Washington roundabout just before 11am.
“Despite the efforts of paramedics, the driver of the BMW, an 84-year-old man from Worthing was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, a woman aged 82, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the Volkswagen, a 54-year-old woman was also taken to hospital with injuries but has since been discharged.”
Detective Sergeant Ian Foxton said: "Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage of it which could help our investigation is asked to email [email protected], quoting Operation Chalkwell.”