Tragic crash on A264 leaves one dead and another seriously injured
A man has died after a car flipped on the A264 near Five Oaks. The green Ford Focus, heading east on Five Oaks Road, veered off the road, smashed into woodland, and ended up on its roof.
The horror crash happened around 8.10pm on Thursday, 17 August. A 19-year-old passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. Another 19-year-old passenger from Billingshurst was rushed to Worthing Hospital with serious injuries.
The driver, a 22-year-old man also from Billingshurst, escaped with minor injuries. He was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is currently in police custody.
Police Hunting Witnesses to Deadly A264 Crash
Officers urge anyone who saw the crash or spotted the green Ford Focus or a black Honda Civic in the area beforehand to come forward. Witnesses can email [email protected] or call 101, quoting Operation Zuber.
