A police investigation has been launched after a man was tragically found dead behind the wheel of a car that had crashed into a ditch near a wealthy Sussex village. Shockingly, it has been revealed that the man had sustained a gunshot wound.
The incident occurred on Monday (May 6th) near Midhurst, where emergency services responded to reports of a car leaving the carriageway of the A286 around 6 a.m. Upon arrival, responders discovered a vehicle that had careened off the road, with the deceased man, in his 20s, as the sole occupant.
Sussex Police swiftly closed the A286 as investigation works commenced at the scene. The closure was necessary to facilitate the thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. Authorities have stated that the matter will now be passed to the coroner for further investigation.
A spokesperson for Sussex Police commented on the incident, stating, “Emergency services were called to a report of a car having left the carriageway of the A286 near Midhurst at around 6 a.m. on Monday, May 6. A man in his 20s, the only occupant of the vehicle, was sadly confirmed deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.”
While the road closure caused disruption, it was deemed essential to ensure a comprehensive investigation. The closure has since been lifted, allowing normal traffic flow to resume along the A286.
As the investigation continues, authorities are appealing for anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and assist with their inquiries. The sudden and tragic nature of the man’s death has left the local community in shock, prompting an outpouring of sympathy and support for the deceased’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
