Tragic Death After Police Car Hits Pedestrian in Peacehaven
A 27-year-old man died at the scene after being struck by an unmarked police car on Dorothy Avenue late Saturday, April 30. The shocking collision happened around 11.10pm on the A259 South Coast Road in Peacehaven.
IOPC Launches Independent Probe
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has taken charge of the investigation. Sussex Police have been ordered to withhold further details while the probe unfolds.
Chief Superintendent Jo Banks said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who tragically died in this collision. We recognise the impact on the local community and are fully cooperating with the IOPC to ensure a full and fair investigation. The IOPC are liaising with the family, so we cannot provide further information at this time.”
IOPC Appeals for Witnesses & Footage
IOPC Regional Director Graham Beesley urged anyone with information to come forward. He said: “We understand community concerns and are working hard to get all the facts. We are reviewing dashcam footage, police bodycam, radio transmissions, and initial police accounts.”
- The IOPC has already received dashcam footage from a local driver.
- Investigators are conducting house-to-house inquiries and searching for CCTV footage.
Anyone with relevant information or footage should contact the IOPC immediately on 0300 303 5612 or email [email protected].
Next Steps & Post Mortem
The Coroner has been informed, and a post mortem examination is scheduled for later this week. Sussex Police continue to cooperate fully as the independent investigation continues.
