Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Collision In Petworth

Sunday, 25 August 2024 06:00

By Dominic Kureen @WriteOnDom

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision in Station Road, Petworth, on Thursday evening (22 August).

The 28-year-old male driver of a blue Toyota RAV4 sadly died at the scene after being involved in a collision with a tractor and trailer at about 7.20pm. His next of kin have been informed.

The tractor driver, a 32-year-old man, was uninjured.

Station Road has been closed at the junction of Rotherbridge Lane and Kilsham Lane southbound and is likely to remain shut throughout the night and into Friday morning for collision investigation work to take place.

If you witnessed the collision, please email [email protected] quoting Operation Fogerty.

More from Sussex News

Bowled Over: Brighton Entrepreneur Supported By Campaign Championing Women In Cricket And Business

A local female entrepreneur and her business – Bluebird Interiors – are being showcased by community bank Metro Bank as part of its partnership with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Redeveloped Chichester Industrial Estate Wins Prestigious Award

St James Industrial Estate in Chichester has been recognised as the ‘Best Non-residential New Build’ in the Local Authority Building Control (LABC)’s South East ‘Building Excellence Awards 2024.
Man Given Football Banning Order For Homophobic Abuse

A man who repeatedly shouted homophobic slurs and ignored instructions from stewards outside a football stadium has been convicted in court.
Blind Veterans Gifted Wreaths In West Sussex

Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired ex-Service men and women, is inviting businesses, local groups and individuals to ‘Gift a Wreath’ to be laid by blind veterans at local Remembrance events around the country this November.
Arrest Made In Connection With Dangerous Dog Investigation

Police investigating a report of a dangerous dog incident at Eastbourne beach have made an arrest in connection with their enquiries.
Zombie-Style Knives And Machete Surrender And Compensation Scheme Across Sussex

From 24 September, it will become illegal to possess, sell, manufacture, and transport these dangerous weapons, and is part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to tackle serious violence.
Appeal After Fatal Collision Near Worthing

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a fatal collision on the A280 at Long Furlong.
Detectives Investigating Series Of Night Time Burglaries In Brighton And Hove

Detectives investigating a series of night time burglaries in Brighton and Hove are appealing for witnesses.
Blind Veterans Complete 100km Challenge In Sussex

A group of nine blind veterans joined together to complete the South Coast Ultra Challenge in Sussex to raise money for Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired ex-Service men and women, which has supported them following sight loss.
Appeal For Information Following Chichester Exposure Incident

Police are appealing for witnesses following an exposure incident in Chichester.