Wednesday, 4 November 2026
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Man dies after two-car crash on A26 near Lewes, police appeal

A man has died and two drivers were taken to hospital after a collision on the A26 at Malling Down near Lewes on Saturday night. Sussex Police is appealing for witnesses.

Sussex Police appeal graphic showing two crashed cars
The Sussex Police appeal graphic. It is not a photo of the A26 scene. Image: Sussex Police

A man has died and two other people were taken to hospital after a collision between two cars on the A26 at Malling Down, near Lewes, on Saturday night. Sussex Police has appealed for witnesses and anyone with footage.

Emergency services were called at about 10pm on Saturday 31 October to the A26 at Malling Down, near the junction with the B2192. Police published the appeal on Sunday 1 November.

The A26 collision at a glance: about 10pm on Saturday 31 October 2026, A26 at Malling Down, one man died, two drivers taken to hospital, Sussex Police appeal Operation Fenway
The A26 collision at a glance. Free to save and share. Graphic: ImJustBrighton

What happened

Two cars were involved: a silver Volkswagen Polo and a black Renault Megane.

The passenger in the Polo, a 46-year-old man from Worthing, died at the scene. Sussex Police says his next of kin have been informed.

The driver of the Polo, a 37-year-old man from Worthing, and the driver of the Megane, a 23-year-old man from Crowborough, were both taken to hospital with injuries.


The police appeal

Acting Detective Inspector Rob Baldwin of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said officers are investigating the circumstances of the collision and are “appealing for information”.

Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or who has any footage of it.


How to share information

Information can be reported to Sussex Police online, by calling 101, or by email to collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk. Whichever way you use, quote Operation Fenway.

If you are in an emergency, always call 999.

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