An inquest has been opened after a driver died in a three-car crash earlier this month.
Alex Sheppard, 25, a foreman, suffered multiple injuries in the crash, East Sussex Coroner’s Court heard this morning (Wednesday 23 July).
The crash happened on the ES1009 Newhaven Road, Iford, between Lewes and Newhaven, shortly before midnight on Friday 11 July.
Mr Sheppard was pronounced dead at the scene in the early hours of Saturday 12 July while two other drivers were taken to hospital.
They were a 52-year-old woman, from Lewes, and a 41 year old man, from Newhaven, who have both since been discharged, Sussex Police said.
An inquest was opened in Lewes before assistsnt coroner Laura Bradford.
The coroner adjourned the inquest into the death of Mr Sheppard, of Chandlers Mead, Cooksbridge, near Lewes, until Monday 16 February next year.
Sussex Police previously issued a public appeal for witnesses, dashcam and any other information at the weekend, saying: “Officers are appealing for information following a fatal collision near to Newhaven on Friday night (11 July).
“Emergency services were called to the serious collision between three vehicles in Piddinghoe Road, Lewes, at around 11.45pm.
“Sadly, a 25-year-old man is confirmed to have died.
“His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this time.
“The drivers of the two other vehicles involved also sustained injuries and they attended hospital for treatment.
“The three cars involved were a dark grey Audi, a white Renault Clio and a white Fiat Panda.
“Police are working to understand the circumstances and ask that if you witnessed the collision or may have information or dashcam footage to assist the investigation, you make a report.
“Contact police by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting Operation Apperlie.”
