Drug arrest after man dies in crash in Crawley

The driver of the BMW, a 26-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving.

A man has died following a crash involving two cars in Crawley.

A BMW crashed with a Honda Jazz in Ifield Avenue at 11:20 GMT on Thursday.

The driver of the Honda Jazz, a 78-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, but died on Monday. His next of kin have been informed, Sussex Police said.

The driver of the BMW, a 26-year-old man, initially left the scene but later returned and was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving.

He has been released on bail until 10 March, pending further enquiries.

Police are appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage, to contact them.

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