'He was loved by everyone': family tribute to man, 20, who died in A29 crash

Tributes have been paid to a young man who died in a crash on the A29 in Pulborough last week.
By Sarah Page
Published 22nd Feb 2023, 12:17 BST
Updated 22nd Feb 2023, 12:17 BST
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The devastated family of 20-year-old Finlay Pitt say he was ‘loved by everyone.’

Police say that emergency services were called to the crash scene on the A29 Stane Street between Pulborough and Adversane at about 9.30pm on Thursday February 16.

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Finlay, from Broadford Bridge, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.

Finlay Pitt, 20, from Broadford Bridge, died in a crash on the A29 in PulboroughFinlay Pitt, 20, from Broadford Bridge, died in a crash on the A29 in Pulborough
Finlay Pitt, 20, from Broadford Bridge, died in a crash on the A29 in Pulborough

In a statement, his family said: “We are heartbroken as a family. Finlay was loved by everyone, he was a son to David and Morag, brother to Lewis and Esther, and boyfriend and soulmate to Zoe.

“We would like to thank the police for being so caring, and we would like to thank our family and friends, including everyone at Pulborough Rugby Football Club for all their support.”

Police are investigating the collision during which a blue Hyundai left the road.

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A police spokesperson said: “Witnesses or anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage is asked to come forward.

“Information can be reported to Sussex Police by emailing: [email protected] and quoting Operation Dallas.”

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