Man, 46, dies following two-car collision on A26 near Lewes

Monday, 2 November 2026 at 11:00

By Philip Keeler

A 46-year-old man from Worthing has died following a serious two-car collision on the A26 near Lewes, prompting a police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.

Emergency services were called to Malling Down, close to the junction with the B2192, at around 10pm on Saturday 31 October.

The collision involved a silver Volkswagen Polo and a black Renault Megane.

The passenger in the Volkswagen, a 46-year-old man from Worthing, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported following the tragedy.

Two other men were injured in the collision.

The driver of the Volkswagen, a 37-year-old man from Worthing, and the driver of the Renault, a 23-year-old man from Crowborough, were both taken to hospital for treatment.

Sussex Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit has launched an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Acting Detective Inspector Rob Baldwin said:

"We are investigating the circumstances of this collision, and we are appealing for information.

"Anyone who witnessed the crash, or anyone with footage of the incident or of the vehicles in the area at the time of the collision is asked to come forward."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sussex Police by calling 101, reporting through the Sussex Police website or emailing collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk.

Those contacting police should quote Operation Fenway.

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