Witness appeal after two-car collision near Gatwick Airport

Thursday, 23 July 2026 07:00

By V2 Radio

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving two cars close to Gatwick Airport.

A black Ford and a black Mercedes collided at the junction of Beehive Ring Road and Gatwick Road at around 3.55pm on 16 July.

Officers are particularly keen to speak to the drivers of a blue Mini with white stripes, a white SUV and a white Caddy-style van, who may have witnessed the incident.

Anyone who saw what happened or captured relevant footage on a dashcam is being urged to contact Sussex Police.

Information can be emailed to collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk, quoting serial 1197 of 16/07.

A 55-year-old man from East Grinstead was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, driving without insurance and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

He has been released on bail until 17 September while further enquiries are carried out.

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