Portsmouth man has died after A27 collision this morning which led to carriageway being closed
A Portsmouth man has died after being involved in a collision on the A27 this morning (March 11) near Chichester.
The incident involving a silver Ford Transit van occurred on the eastbound carriageway at about 5.30am where a 53-year-old man, the driver of the van, was declared deceased at the scene.
Sussex Police have said his next of kin have been informed and their thoughts are with them at this time.
Road closures were in place in both directions of the A27 from Warblington/Emsworth in the west to Fishbourne in the east while emergency services responded.
A statement from Sussex Police said: “Officers have thanked motorists for their patience while we responded to the collision.
“They are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information such as dashcam footage in the area at the time to come forward.
“The collision happened between sections over Newells Lane and Ratham Lane near Hambrook.
“Anyone with information can report it to Sussex Police online or email: [email protected]k and quote Operation Chilcote.”