Worthing man dies in collision on A26 outside Lewes

Sussex Police says it is now appealing for witness and information following the incident.

The collision happened in the A26 near Lewes.

A police spokesperson said: “Emergency services were called to Malling Down near the junction with the B2192 at about 10pm on Saturday, October 31.

“The collision involved a silver Volkswagen Polo and a black Renault Megane.

“Tragically, the passenger in the silver Volkswagen, a 46-year-old man from Worthing, died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.

“The driver of the Volkswagen, a 37-year-old man from Worthing, and the driver of the Renault, a 23-year-old man from Crowborough, were both taken to hospital with injuries, where they remain.”

Acting Detective Inspector Rob Baldwin from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “We are investigating the circumstances of this collision, and we are appealing for information.

“Anyone who witnessed the crash, or anyone with footage of the incident or of the vehicles in the area at the time of the collision is asked to come forward.

“Information can be reported to Sussex Police online, by calling 101, or by emailing [email protected] and quoting Operation Fenway.”

According to the AA’s traffic alert the incident was first reported just before 11.05pm.

Emergency services were sent to the scene and the road remained shut earlier today (November 1).