Van Driver Arrested After Fatal A27 Crash

A van driver has been arrested after a fatal crash on the A27 near Pevensey claimed the life of a 20-year-old man.

Emergency services were called to the westbound carriageway shortly before 6.30am on Monday following a collision involving a white Mercedes Sprinter and a white Volkswagen Caddy.

The driver of the Volkswagen, from Heathfield, died from his injuries.

A 31-year-old man from Bexhill, who was driving the Mercedes, has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drug-driving.

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward.