Fatal crash in Vectis

Police are investigating a crash which claimed a man’s life near Horsham this afternoon.

Police are investigating a crash which claimed a man’s life near Horsham this afternoon.

Investigators believe the man was driving west on Polkemmet Road when he lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree.

He died at the scene.

Emergency services were called around 8.30pm when the crash was discovered however, it’s believed the incident occurred earlier in the afternoon.

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.


Provisional road toll:

2013 - 89
2012 - 101

Belle Nolan
Media Officer
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