Police launch appeal after Hastings car crash

Monday, 19 January 2026 12:49

By V2 RADIO X @V2RadioSussex

Police are appealing for information following a collision in Hastings.

Officers were called about 12.27am on Sunday 18 January after a car collided with railings in St Helen’s Road.

The passenger – a 22-year-old local woman – was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries, while the driver fled the scene.

Following enquiries, a 23-year-old man – also from the local area – was located by officers at a nearby address and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in police custody at this time.

Anyone who saw what happened, or capture any relevant mobile, dash cam or CCTV footage, is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting Operation Fleetwood.

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