Fresh appeal for witnesses after fatal collision involving police car

Police at the scene of the incident in Edward Street, Brighton (Photograph: Eddie Mitchell) SUS-170825-081254001

David Ormesher, 79, from Poole, Dorset, a edestrian, was involved in a collision with a police car at about 1am on Friday, August 25, near the junction of Edward Street and Devonshire Place. He died at the scene.

Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said its investigators attended the scene and post-incident procedures where police witnesses provided their first accounts.

Investigators have also been speaking to residents in the area.

Police at the scene of the incident in Edward Street, Brighton (Photograph: Eddie Mitchell) SUS-170825-081307001

The IPCC said an inquest into Mr Ormesher’s death has been opened and adjourned.

IPCC Commission delegate Catherine Hall said: “The investigation is making good progress, but on this day, one month after the tragic death of Mr Ormesher, I am asking for anyone with information to contact us.

“It is important we establish the circumstances surrounding the crash and we would like to hear from anyone who may have seen or heard anything that could assist our investigators.

“Our thoughts are with all of those affected by this terrible incident and the IPCC will continue to work with the family of Mr Ormesher and Sussex Police throughout this investigation.”

Witnesses are asked to contact the IPCC on 0800 029 4685 or email [email protected]