An 81-year-old man died when his car was involved in a crash with a heavy lorry.

The accident happened at the junction of the A259 and Yapton Road, Middleton, near Bognor, at 8.20am yesterday.

Police have not yet named the pensioner but say he is from Middleton.

The collision happened as he pulled out from Yapton Road in his Toyota Corolla to turn onto the A259.

The 38-year-old lorry driver, from Brighton, suffered shock.

Witnesses are asked to call Hove Road Policing Department on 0845 6070999 extension 55200.