Police search for two men after fatal hit-and-run in Hastings

Police are looking for Reuben Nelson and Jordan Stillwell in connection with a pedestrian's death in Hastings. Credit: Sussex Police.

Police are searching for two men, who are wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Hastings.

They are 20-year-old Reuben Nelson and 22-year-old Jordan Stillwell who both live in the town.

The incident involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian occurred in Priory Road, near The Bridge Community Centre, at about 1pm on Sunday, May 5 2024.

The incident involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian occurred in Priory Road near The Bridge Community Centre, Hastings. Credit: Google Maps.

The pedestrian, a 65-year-old local man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of the two suspects is urged to report it online or call 999, quoting Operation Cronus.

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