Teenage girl fights for life after crash on the A259

12:41pm Wednesday 22nd August 2012 in News By Anna Roberts, Crime reporter

999: The air ambulance on the A259. Picture by Clinton Taylor 999: The air ambulance on the A259. Picture by Clinton Taylor

UPDATE: A 14-year-old girl is fighting for her life after being hit by a car on a busy road.

The teenager was struck on the eastbound carriageway of the A259 Pevensey Bay Road in Eastbourne by a Vauxhall Corsa, at about 11.45am today, a Sussex Police spokeswoman said.

Police and the South East Coast Ambulance Service were called to the scene, near The Crumbles shopping centre, and the girl was airlifted to King's College Hospital in London, where she remains in a critical condition, the spokeswoman said.

Sergeant Dave Morgan, from East Sussex Road Policing Unit, said: "We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to please call us on 101 quoting Operation Yarford.

"The road was closed eastbound for several hours whilst forensic investigators examined the scene and Highways cleared the road of debris.

"I would like to thank drivers for their patience and understanding."

The driver of the Corsa, a 19-year-old woman from St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, was uninjured and has not been arrested, police said.

Comments(11)

wolfie says...
2:40pm Wed 22 Aug 12

Anna you are supposed to be a reporter come on write thing properly this young lady wasn't the crumbles shopping centre. Hope this young lady pulls through

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davechatfield says...
6:47pm Wed 22 Aug 12

wolfie your an idiot if you read it .. it says the incedient was near the cumbles shopping centre

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Carlas mum says...
6:47pm Wed 22 Aug 12

Can't see where Anna said this young lady was 'the crumbles shopping centre.' Perhaps you should read items properly before criticising and also check comments before sending.

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Rocco10 says...
7:10pm Wed 22 Aug 12

They always edit it after the person points out the error, so it won't now.

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Unbias says...
7:16pm Wed 22 Aug 12

A kid is fighting for her life and all you can do is try to be clever......actually you are an idiot!

I so hope this youngster pulls through ok. There must be so many people on edge right now with her condition.

Keep in there kid.

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wolfie says...
7:30pm Wed 22 Aug 12

and carlas mum you can shut up as well you commented at 6:47 mine was 2:40 and as it clearly states this is an update so story has changed and as per my original comment i hope this young lady pulls through thoughts are with the parents at this difficult time

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Cabin fever says...
9:30pm Wed 22 Aug 12

Well done Wolfe, you must be so proud...

Wishing this girl all the best.

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wolfie says...
10:04pm Wed 22 Aug 12

cabin fever yep i sure do if thats what you think

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ShorehamBeachcomber says...
7:40am Thu 23 Aug 12

Clearly at a crossing where there are press button traffic lights. Check the mobile phone records of the driver I would suggest as an option

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rojo says...
12:10pm Thu 23 Aug 12

We were about to visit the Soveign Centre on our Gold Wing & we were in the traffic jam. We did not see the accident but we were parked up due to the accident & had the same view as the Argus Picture. Instead of debating the location we all should be concerned for the child, her parents & family & empathize with the young driver. Lets wait for the full facts before judging anyone.

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Mutteroo says...
7:32pm Fri 24 Aug 12

As the young driver has not been arrested ShorehamBeachcomber, I'd say it would be rather stupid to talk about mobile phone use. Let the police investigate not us.

My thoughts & prayers are with the young girl who is critically ill, as well as her family & friends. My thoughts are also with the 19 year old car driver.

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