A pedestrian has died after being hit by a coach on the A27 at Falmer today (Friday 18 October).
Sussex Police said that the 23-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene and issued an appeal for witnesses and footage.
The force said: “Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision on the A27 in Falmer.
“Emergency services were called around 10.35am on Friday (18 October) following reports of a collision involving a coach and a pedestrian.
“The pedestrian, a 23-year-old man from Brighton, was sadly confirmed dead at the scene.
“His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this time.
“Officers are investigating and ask any witnesses or anyone with relevant information, such as dashcam or mobile phone footage, to come forward and refrain from posting any footage on social media.
“Information can be reported to Sussex Police online, by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting Operation Colwyn.
“The road was closed for a number of hours while emergency services responded to the scene and officers would like to thank the public for their patience during that time.”
I saw what happened and this is a Misleading article, the pedestrian ran in front of the coach and laid down in front of it. It was suicide.
Details like these are usually reserved to protect their families and others who are also at risk of ending their lives: https://www.ipso.co.uk/resources-guidance/advice-and-information-for-the-public/reporting-suicide-information/
I presume you have given your witness statement to the police?
This was my cousin. We weren’t 100% sure on what happened but we had a feeling it was intended.
What’s his name? If it’s ok for you to disclose your cousin’s name. I might even know the person like from school, college or at the university. Was he a university student?
Your cousin ??.please enlighten me I’m NOK
They hold back the information to protect the family did you witness the incident
Yes I know it’s been months and no update has been given. I am wanting to know the truth, I was on training nearby and only heard what happened. So the person took his own life and ran in front. Did it try to make an attempt to take his own life at falmer station too? Did look like to be a student at the universities nearby?
I presume you have given your witness statement to the police?