Man dies following A23 crash in Crawley

The 25-year-old from East Grinstead died after crashing his Toyota van on the A23 this morning (Friday 28th May)

Author: Jo SymesPublished 28th May 2021

A 25-year-old man from East Grinstead has died following a crash in Crawley.

Emergency crews were called to the A23 London Road, at around 3.15am this morning (Friday 28th May) to reports of a single-vehicle collision involving a grey Toyota van.

Sussex Police say he suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage, asking anyone who witnessed what happened to come forward.

London Road remains partially closed in both directions while vehicle recovery work is ongoing.

Anyone with information, or who saw the vehicle prior to the collision, is urged to report online or call 101, quoting Operation Lynton.

A spokesperson for Sussex Police said:

"Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following a fatal collision in Crawley.

"Officers were called around 3.15am on Friday (May 28) to reports of a single-vehicle collision involving a grey Toyota Proace van on the A23 London Road, at the junction with Manor Royal.

"A 25-year-old man from East Grinstead suffered serious injuries and sadly was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Officers are appealing to anyone who witnessed what happened, or who has relevant dash-cam footage that may assist with enquiries, to come forwards.

"London Road remains partially closed in both directions while vehicle recovery work is ongoing.

"Anyone with information, or who saw the vehicle prior to the collision, is urged to report online or call 101, quoting Operation Lynton."

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