Reigate pensioner dies in fatal collision on A272 near Petworth

By Matt Pole
Published 13th May 2024, 14:36 BST
Updated 13th May 2024, 14:41 BST
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A pensioner from Reigate has died in a fatal collision on the A272 near Petworth, Sussex Police have reported.

Emergency services were called to Horsham Road near Fox Hill at about 7.50am on Monday, April 29.

Police said the collision involved four vehicles; a white Porsche, a white BMW, a black BMW, and a white Audi.

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Sussex Police said a 74-year-old man from Reigate, Surrey, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A pensioner from Reigate has died in a fatal collision on the A272 near Petworth, Sussex Police have reported. Picture contributedA pensioner from Reigate has died in a fatal collision on the A272 near Petworth, Sussex Police have reported. Picture contributed
A pensioner from Reigate has died in a fatal collision on the A272 near Petworth, Sussex Police have reported. Picture contributed

A 65-year-old man from Midhurst, driving a separate vehicle, sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries and received hospital treatment, police added.

Police launched Operation Preston to investigate the collision.

Following a post-mortem examination, Sussex Police said it has been concluded that the 74-year-old man died from a medical episode which occurred whilst driving.

The investigation has now concluded, and officers have thanked the public for their help to support the investigation.