Van driver arrested after highways worker killed on M23
Police are seeking witnesses to the motorway collision
A van driver has been arrested following a fatal crash involving a highways worker on the M23 motorway in Crawley.
The incident occurred on the Junction 9 southbound carriageway before 1am on Wednesday, when a van collided with a highways worker.
The victim, a 65-year-old man from Kent, was declared dead at the scene.
The van driver, a 38-year-old from Croydon, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drink-driving.
He is currently in custody, and the police are appealing for witnesses to help with their investigation.
Sussex Police’s Sergeant Chris Ambrose said: “A highways worker, a 65-year-old man from Kent, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this time.
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.”