A tragic incident occurred as a man lost his life following a collision with a car and subsequent fall from a footbridge on the A27 in East Sussex. Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene near the Dyke Road roundabouts in Hove at approximately 9:15 am last Saturday.
The victim, a 59-year-old local resident, was pronounced deceased at the location, with authorities notifying his family, as confirmed by Sussex Police. The circumstances surrounding the incident are not deemed suspicious.
In response to the event, the A27 was shut down in both directions for several hours on Saturday but was later reopened to traffic. Sussex Police released a statement indicating that the collision took place on the A27 near Dyke Road roundabouts and involved a pedestrian falling from a footbridge above the roadway after being struck by a vehicle. While investigations are ongoing to determine the exact sequence of events, foul play is not suspected at this time.
Individuals with relevant information are urged to reach out to Sussex Police through their online platform or by dialing 101, referencing serial number 341 of 06/06, Operation Lanyard.
