A tragic incident occurred as a man lost his life following a car collision on the A27 in East Sussex after falling from a footbridge. The emergency response was swift near the Dyke Road roundabouts in Hove at approximately 9:15 am on Saturday.
The deceased, a 59-year-old local man, was pronounced dead at the scene, with Sussex Police confirming that his next of kin have been notified. Authorities have ruled out any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
Due to the incident, the A27 was shut down in both directions for several hours on Saturday before being reopened later. Sussex Police released a statement detailing the events, mentioning that the pedestrian was hit by a car, leading to the fatal fall from the footbridge over the carriageway.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact sequence of events, with no suspicions of foul play at this time. Individuals with relevant information are urged to reach out to Sussex Police either online or by calling 101, referencing serial 341 of 06/06, Operation Lanyard.