A man died in car crash last night (Saturday 31 October) and two others were taken to hospital to be treated for their injuries.
Sussex Police said this afternoon (Sunday 1 November): “Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a fatal collision on the A26 near Lewes.
“Emergency services were called to Malling Down near the junction with the B2192 at about 10pm on Saturday 31 October.
“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.”
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 collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk and quoting Operation Fenway.”
