Late Friday night, a police car collided with a guy on Peacehaven’s A259 coast road.
“A man has tragically died after being in an accident with a police vehicle on the A259 at Peacehaven just after 11.10 p.m. on Saturday,” stated Sussex Police.
“The 27-year-old male who was on the road suffered significant injuries after he collided with the marked police vehicle close to the intersection of Dorothy Avenue. Emergency services raced to the scene.
He passed away at the spot despite the paramedics’ and responders’ best attempts.
“As the incident involved a police vehicle, the matter has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) who will carry out an independent investigation.
“A section of the A259 South Coast Road was closed in both directions for the investigation but has now reopened.
“A closure with the junction of Bramber Avenue remains in place, however.”
Chief Superintendent Jo Banks said: “This is a tragic incident and we are fully supporting the IOPC investigation. We want to thank drivers and residents for their patience while the A259 South Coast Road was closed.”
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