Teen Dead and Man Seriously Injured in Horror A27 Crash
A tragic crash on the A27 near Wilmington has claimed the life of an 18-year-old man. The deadly collision between two vehicles happened just before 11pm on Tuesday, 30 September, between Wilmington and Polegate.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene, but the young driver from Heathfield was pronounced dead on arrival. The second driver, a 26-year-old man from eastbourne/" title="Eastbourne" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Eastbourne, suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital.
A27 Shut Overnight as Police Investigate
The A27 was closed overnight between Polegate and the Drusillas roundabout while officers carried out investigations. The road has since reopened, but the police continue their inquiries into the cause of the crash.
Sussex Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area around the time to get in touch. Authorities say every detail could be vital in understanding how this tragedy unfolded.
“We are carrying out a full investigation to establish the circumstances of this tragic incident. We ask anyone who was travelling along this part of the A27 that evening to check their dashcams and contact us if they have any footage that could help.”
Witnesses can report information online or call 101 quoting Operation Medford. This appeal is crucial to piecing together the events that led to this fatal crash.
