A crash has left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries, Sussex Police said today (Friday 23 January).
The crash happened yesterday on the A259 South Coast Road, in Peacehaven, in the evening rush-hour.
A 67-year-old man was reported to be in a life-threatening condition after he was taken to hospital with “significant injuries”.
The force said: “A pedestrian is in a life-threatening condition following a collision in Peacehaven.
“On Thursday 22 January, just before 5pm, a 67-year-old local man was reported to have been crossing the A259 South Coast Road, near to the junction of Keymer Avenue, when he was hit by a black Citroën C-Crosser travelling eastbound.
“The road was closed while emergency services worked at the scene and the man was taken to hospital with significant injuries.
“Officers are carrying out inquiries in the area, including capturing any relevant footage and identifying anyone who witnessed what happened.
“As we continue to work to establish the circumstances, we ask anyone who feels they have information to report to contact police.
“You can do this by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting Operation Burnley.”
Unfortunately not surprised, lots of people will try to cross right in the dark on that stretch without walking the few metres to the traffic lights (pedestrian crossing) that’s been installed for their safety.
Throw in some bad weather and it’s recipe for problems
Hope the person recovers soon
Or ….. maybe drivers need to slow down in whilst driving in the dark and bad weather! Hope the poor pedestrian recovers
You assume that the cause of the crash is speed. At that time of day traffic is usually heavy and crawling along. People take too many risks sometimes. If a crossing is available they should use it for their own safety, especially when it’s dark and wet.
Hope the gentleman recovers from his ordeal.
Something I’ve noticed a lot of is broken headlights, or people assuming their automatic lights include the rear lights. Having only one working headlight can make you seem like a motorcycle with a very different width.
Or ….. maybe drivers need to slow down whilst driving in the dark and bad weather! Hope the poor pedestrian recovers