A man who was killed in a crash last week has been named.

Michael Ronald Davies, 53, of Bowley Road, Hailsham, died when his Citroen Berlingo van hit a tree on the A27 near Selmeston on Thursday night.

Mr Davies was travelling west shortly before 9.30pm when he crashed between Charleston Farm House and Middle Farm.

He was confirmed dead at the scene.

The road was closed in both directions until after 2am.

Anyone who saw the collision or the van before it happened is asked to contact Sussex Police on 0845 6070999 quoting Operation Idehurst.