Two Arrested After Deadly Eastbourne Crash Kills Three
Police have arrested two men following a tragic collision in Eastbourne on Monday night.
Fatal Crash on Decoy Drive
Emergency services rushed to Decoy Drive at around 11.10pm on 13 February after reports of a smash involving a silver Citroen Berlingo.
Tragically, three men from Berkshire were pronounced dead at the scene. They have been named as 21-year-old Daniel Davies from Wokingham, 32-year-old Jonny Day from Bracknell, and 36-year-old Jon ‘Tommy’ Miller from Bracknell Forest.
Police Hunt Second Vehicle Linked to Crash
Investigators identified a second vehicle, believed to have been driving dangerously and possibly involved in the collision shortly before the incident.
The grey Range Rover Sport has since been found and recovered by officers.
Two Men Held on Suspicion of Murder
Two Eastbourne men, aged 38 and 40, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.
Detective Superintendent Till Sanderson said: “This is a fast-moving, complex investigation into an incident in which three men sadly lost their lives.
“I would like to extend my condolences to their families and next of kin, who are being supported by specialist officers.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances around Monday’s events and there will continue to be an increased police presence in the area.
“This is believed to be an isolated incident, with no wider risk to the community.
“Anybody who witnessed the collision, saw any suspicious driving in the area around that time or has relevant CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage, is asked to contact police online or via 101, quoting Operation Brinmore.”
