A 38-year-old man from Croydon has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drink driving
A van driver has been arrested after a highways worker was struck and killed on the M23 this morning (July 8). The victim, a 65-year-old man from Kent, died at the scene on the southbound carriageway in Crawley.
Police and paramedics were alerted to the collision at Junction 9 shortly before 1am, Sussex Police said in a statement. Officers have arrested a 38-year-old man from Croydon on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drink driving.
He remains in custody whilst accident investigation work is carried out, the force added.
Sergeant Chris Ambrose said: “We are fully investigating the circumstances and we ask anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone who has dashcam footage, to come forward.
“The southbound carriageway at Junction 9 is likely to be closed, with diversions, until late morning, and motorists are encouraged to find alternative routes.”
The motorway remains shut from Junction 8 for the M25 to J10 for the A2, with congestion reported from Junction 5 for the M26 and past Junction 8 for Reigate. People heading to Gatwick Airport are encouraged to allow extra time for journeys.
Anyone with relevant information and dash cam footage is asked to email [email protected], quoting Operation Oakcross.
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