Tragedy struck late last night when a white Seat Leon Cupra crashed into a tree after leaving the road at around 11.20pm.
An 18-year-old woman, the only passenger in the car, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family have been informed and are receiving specialist support.
The driver, a 27-year-old man, was rushed to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Police Seek Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Officers investigating the crash are appealing for anyone who saw the incident or events leading up to it to come forward. If you have dashcam footage or information, contact Sussex Police at [email protected] quoting Operation Contour.