Woman in critical condition after being hit by car in Bognor Regis

Police have made an arrest

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 21st Mar 2024

A woman remains in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car in Bognor Regis.

Sussex Police said the 77-year-old was airlifted to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton after being struck on Chichester Road in Bersted on Tuesday (March 19th).

The incident happened at around 6.40am, near to the junction of Bucksham Avenue.

The driver of the green Skoda Octavia, a 53-year-old local man, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

He has since been released on police bail whilst inquiries continue.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any dash-cam footage is asked to contact collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk quoting Operation Kinsale.

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