Witnesses sought after serious collision in West Chiltington

By Connor Gormley
Published 15th Jan 2023, 17:15 BST
Updated 15th Jan 2023, 17:15 BST
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Sussex Police officers are calling for witnesses after a serious collision in West Chiltington earlier today (January 15).

The incident took place at 0.20am this morning, and officers were called to reports of a collision involving a Renault Clio and a parked vehicle on The Common.

The Clio’s passenger was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Clio, meanwhile, fled the scene. Some time afterwards, a 55-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving; driving whilst unfit though drink and failing to report a road accident. A police spokesperson said he remains in custody at this time.

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Investigating officers are appealing for any witnesses to come forward, including those who may have captured any relevant CCTV, doorbell por dash cam footage from the area.

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Members of the public with some to report is asked to email [email protected], quoting serial 25 of 15/01.

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