Seaford man dies following crash in Brighton

A 59-year-old man from Newhaven was arrested in connection

Author: Jo SymesPublished 9th Sep 2024

Police are investigating following a fatal collision in Brighton.

Emergency services were called to Marine Drive at the junction with Arundel Road shortly before 3am on Saturday, September 7.

It followed a collision involving a white Jeep Cherokee and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a 20-year-old man from Seaford, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

He passed away at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton on Sunday, September 8.

His next of kin have been informed.

The driver of the Jeep, a 59-year-old man from Newhaven, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving and was bailed, pending further enquiries.

Officers want witnesses or anyone with relevant information including CCTV, doorbell, mobile phone or dashcam footage from the area at the time to come forward.

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