A tragic crash on the A27 westbound near Falmer claimed the life of a man in the early hours of Wednesday, 28 January 2026. Emergency services rushed to the scene just after 2:00 am following reports of a single-vehicle collision.

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The adult male driver was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Sussex Police confirmed the victim’s family has been informed, and officers have expressed their condolences.

Teen Injured and Road Chaos

Alongside the fatality, a 16-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with injuries from the crash. No arrests have been made as police continue to investigate the cause.

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