A285 road closure after overnight crash leaves man critical
The A285 road closure near Chichester remains in place after a serious overnight crash left a 22-year-old Arundel man with life-threatening injuries. Emergency services attended a single-vehicle collision on Tinwood Lane at Halnaker around 1.50am on Saturday, July 18. Sussex Police say no arrests have been made while crash investigation work continues.
Key Takeaways
- The A285 near Halnaker, Boxgrove, is closed for crash investigation work after a serious overnight collision.
- A 22-year-old man from Arundel was taken to hospital with injuries believed to be life threatening.
- Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash near the Windmill Trail car park around 1.50am on July 18.
- Police report no arrests so far; a road closure remains in place while emergency services stay at the scene.
What happened on the A285 near Chichester?
According to SussexWorld reporting, emergency services responded to a single-vehicle collision on Tinwood Lane (A285) at Halnaker, Boxgrove, near the car park for Windmill Trail.
The incident was reported at around 1.50am on Saturday, July 18. The Argus said the A285 was closed for crash investigation work after the serious early-hours collision.
At 9.33am, a Sussex Police spokesperson confirmed a 22-year-old man from Arundel had been taken to hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be life threatening. Developments are also being tracked in our True Crime & Unsolved Mysteries section as investigators remain on scene.
Where is the A285 road closure in place?
Live traffic alerts described the A285 road closure as applying both ways from Tinwood Lane to Thicket Lane, with traffic said to be coping well. The disruption has been ongoing since the early hours of the morning.
Sussex Police separately said a road closure was in place on the A285 between the junctions with Oakford Park and Thickett Lane while emergency services remained at the scene. Journey planners such as the AA Route Planner may help drivers avoid the closed stretch near Chichester and Halnaker.
Have police made any arrests after the crash?
Sussex Police said no arrests have been made at this time. Officers were still dealing with the scene as crash investigation work continued on the closed stretch of the A285.
No further public details on the cause of the single-vehicle collision have been released so far. SussexWorld said Sussex Police had been approached for comment and that more information would be added as it becomes available.
Why does this overnight crash matter to local drivers?
The A285 road closure affects travel near Chichester, Halnaker and Boxgrove while crash investigation work continues. With a man receiving treatment for injuries believed to be life threatening, emergency services have kept the road shut between the reported junctions.
Motorists should check live closure alerts before travelling through the area until police confirm the A285 has reopened.