Appeal following fatal collision near Newhaven

Monday, 14 July 2025 12:10

By Philip Keeler @keeler_philip

Sussex police have confirmed a 25-year-old man has died following a multi-vehicle incident near Newhaven.

Paramedics were called to Piddinghoe Road just before midnight on Friday, to reports that three cars had collided.

The other two drivers were taken to hospital.

The three cars involved were a dark grey Audi, a white Renault Clio, and a white Fiat Panda.

Police are working to understand the circumstances, and ask that if you witnessed the collision, or may have information or dash cam footage to assist the investigation, to make a report.

Contact police by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk, or by calling 101 quoting Operation Apperlie.

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