Sussex Alerts - Appeal after fatal collision on A26 near Lewes

Sussex Alerts - Appeal after fatal collision on A26 near Lewes

Monday 2nd November 2026

Sussex Alerts - Appeal after fatal collision on A26 near Lewes

Appeal after fatal collision on A26 near Lewes

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a fatal collision on the A26 near Lewes.

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

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

Tragically, the passenger in the silver Volkswagen, a 46-year-old man from Worthing, died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.

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 with injuries. 

Acting Detective Inspector Rob Baldwin from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit 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.

“Information can be reported to Sussex Police online, by calling 101, or by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk and quoting Operation Fenway.”