Tragedy on B2095: Young Boy Dies After Car and Van Crash

A deadly collision shocked Eastbourne on Thursday afternoon. At about 3.05pm on 15 December, police rushed to the B2095 after a crash involving a car and a flatbed van.

Life-Threatening Injuries and Heartbreaking Death

Emergency crews, including ambulance officers, quickly arrived on the scene. A young boy trapped in the wreckage was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Sadly, he passed away two days later on Saturday 17 December.

Specialist officers are now supporting his grieving family through this devastating time.

Eastbourne Man Arrested Over Deadly Crash

A 33-year-old man from Eastbourne has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in custody and awaits questioning.

Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward

Authorities are calling for anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage to get in touch. Witnesses should email [email protected] and quote Operation Seville.

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