A 105 year old killed after mobility scooter hit by car in Sussex

The collision happened on Saturday afternoon in Uckfield

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 7th Apr 2025
Last updated 7th Apr 2025

A 105 year old man has died following a crash in Uckfield over the weekend.

Sussex Police say he had been crossing the B2102 Bell Farm Road, east of the junction with Brookside, in his mobility scooter when he was struck by a blue Ford KA.

Police were alerted to the incident at 1.44pm on Saturday 5 April and responded to the scene.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man, from Uckfield, was pronounced deceased. His next of kin have been informed and supported by specialist officers.

The KA driver, an 87-year-old woman from Ringmer, was uninjured.

Police were alerted to the incident shortly before 2pm on Saturday 5 April.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man, from Uckfield, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The KA driver, an 87-year-old woman from Ringmer, was uninjured.

Anyone who saw what happened should contact Sussex Police.

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