A collision in East Grinstead yesterday (Oct 21) has killed one man and seriously injured two others after the car they were in hit a tree.
The silver Volkswagen Caddy, carrying five passengers, hit the tree in Kipling Way just after midnight.
The 27-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two passengers aged 31 and 28 sustained serious injuries, and a further two passengers aged 31 and 30 sustained minor injuries.
The incident occurred in the vicinity of a police car; as such, the matter has been referred to the IOPC for investigation.
In the meantime, police are urging anyone with any information or dash cam footage to email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting Operation Herald.