Police name pensioner who died in A21 crash
Robert Leach of St Helens Wood Road is believed to have suffered a medical episode when he was driving a Hyundai car which left the road and collided with a tree at around 12.40pm.
A number of people quickly went to his aid and paramedics arrived shortly after, but sadly he died at the scene.
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Hide AdThe road was closed at Station Road northbound and at the Coopers Cross junction with the A229 while rescue and recovery work took place and re-opened at 2.15pm.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call Sussex Police on 101 quoting Operation Accreditation or e-mail [email protected].