Road closed “for few days” after Bury Hill crash death

The 36-year-old, who has not yet been named, died at St Richard’s Hospital after the collision, which happened at about 5.35pm on Wednesday.

A spokeswoman for West Sussex County Council said: “The road surface has been so badly damaged with oil, diesel and petrol that it now needs to be resurfaced. The work to resurface the road, paint new white lines and replace cat’s eyes is expected to take a few days.”

She advised southbound traffic to divert onto the A283 at Pulborough and then the A24 at Washington, and those travelling northbound to use the A27 to the A289 and then the A24.

The victim, who was from Pulborough, was as driving a red Toyota Rav 4, which collided with a red Ford Mondeo travelling southbound, and a silver Audi travelling northbound.

The driver of the Mondeo, a 49-year-old man from Chichester, sustained serious injuries, and was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, and the 63-year-old driver of the Audi was not hurt.

Any witnesses are asked to call Sussex Police on 0845 60 70 999, quoting Operation Manchester.