94-Year-Old Man Arrested After Fatal Crash on A259

A 94-year-old man is under investigation after a deadly smash on the A259 at Wick, Littlehampton, early Thursday morning (1 August).

Shock Collision on A259

The tragic crash, involving a car and a 48-year-old cyclist, happened just before 6.30am. The cyclist sadly lost his life. The elderly driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop but has now been released under investigation as inquiries continue.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

Officers are urging anyone who saw the crash or has dash-cam footage to come forward. You can report information online, email [email protected], or call 101 quoting Operation Glenview.

Next Steps in Investigation

The West Sussex coroner has been informed, and a post-mortem examination is scheduled for next week as the probe into this fatal collision presses on.

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