Tragedy on the A27: Young Pedestrian Killed in Horror Crash
23-Year-Old Dies in Falmer Collision
Sussex Police are hunting witnesses after a fatal smash on the A27 in Falmer. At around 10:35am on Friday, 18 October, emergency services rushed to the scene following a collision between a coach and a pedestrian.
The victim, a 23-year-old man from Brighton, was pronounced dead at the scene despite desperate efforts from first responders. Police have contacted his family and offered condolences amid this heartbreaking tragedy.
Investigation Underway – Police Seek Witnesses
Officers stress this was not a gang-related incident but a thorough investigation is ongoing. A crime scene remains in place as detectives piece together what happened.
Police urge anyone who saw the crash or has dashcam or mobile footage to come forward. They request that any such videos not be posted on social media to assist the investigation.
Witnesses can contact Sussex Police online, email [email protected], or call 101 quoting Operation Colwyn.
Road Closure Causes Travel Chaos
The A27 was shut for several hours while emergency crews worked the scene. Sussex Police thanked the public for their patience during the disruption.
