Man arrested after fatal Crawley crash kills pensioner

The 78-year-old died in hospital less than a week after the collision

Author: Vanessa BellringerPublished 15th Feb 2023

A 78-year-old man has died in hospital following a fatal crash in Crawley.

The victim, who was driving a Honda Jazz car, was involved in a head on collision with a BMW in Ifield Avenue on Thursday, February 9th.

The BMW driver left the scene but was arrested on his return later that day.

The 26-year-old, questioned on suspicion of drug-driving, has been released on bail until next month pending on further enquiries.

Police are asking any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to get in touch by email, quoting Operation Earwig.

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