A27 fatal crash suspects bailed
Sussex Police renew witness appeal as investigation continues
Last updated 13th Feb 2021
Sussex Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to a fatal collision which happened on the A27 Chichester bypass at about 11.40pm on Wednesday 10 February.
A black Volkswagen Golf, heading towards Chichester, on the Sussex /Hampshire border, crashed into the central reservation.
The driver, a 25-year-old man from Havant, died at scene.
His passenger, a 19-year-old man from Havant, suffered life-threatening injuries and remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital.
TWO SUSPECTS
A 20-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man, both from Havant, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
They've since been released on conditional bail until 10 March, pending further enquiries.
Greatest Hits Radio reported news of the A27 crash on Wednesday.
DASHCAM CLUES INTO A27 CRASH
The road was closed in both directions for several hours while investigations were carried out, and Police are thanking the public for their patience and understanding.
Officers are appealing for witnesses and are particularly interested to hear from anyone with dash cam footage of the collision, or the Golf or a red Audi A3 being driven in the area prior to the collision.
Please call Police on 101 or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting Operation Westdown.