Man arrested in connection with fatal four-vehicle crash in Sussex

A man has been arrested in connection with a crash in Sussex, in which a man died and his son was seriously injured.

Their car was in a collision involving three other vehicles on the A267 near Frant on Wednesday (18/08).

The 36-year-old from Dartford died at the scene. His two-year-old son was airlifted to King’s College Hospital in London, where he remains in a serious condition.

A 76-year-old man from Tunbridge Wells has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving and for failing to stop after a road accident.

He is currently in police custody.

Police are urging any witnesses, or anyone who may have captured either of the vehicles in the area on dash cam, to email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting Operation Utility.