Police Investigate After Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle

Law enforcement officials are seeking information following an incident where a pedestrian, reportedly walking on a main road in East Sussex at night, was struck by a car. The collision took place on the A259 Barnhorn Road, located between Bexhill and Pevensey, specifically outside the Custom Cafe, at approximately 20:20 GMT on Saturday, as reported by police. The fire brigade, ambulance service, and police were all dispatched to the site. No details concerning the condition of the pedestrian, a man in his 60s, have been made public. A statement issued by Sussex Police declared: “An investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances and no further information is available at this time.” Police personnel are urging any witnesses or individuals possessing dashcam footage to come forward. There is particular interest in speaking with anyone who may have observed the man walking along the road. For updates, connect with BBC Sussex via Facebook, X, and Instagram. Story ideas can be submitted to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk or via WhatsApp at 08081 002250. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content of external sites. Details on our external linking approach are available.