A259 closed as car hits pedestrian

6:16pm Thursday 27th September 2012 in News

A259 closed as car hits pedestrian A259 closed as car hits pedestrian

A car has hit a pedestrian in Brighton this evening.

The collision happened at about 5pm on the A259 near the junction with Preston Street in Brighton.

The A259 is currently closed and all vehicles are being diverted along Preston Street.

Emergency services are currently on scene dealing with the incident.

It is currently unclear what the condition of the pedestrian is.

  • Did you see the incident? Call the newsdesk on 01273 544525 or leave a comment below.

Comments(9)

Mel@cityclean says...
7:27pm Thu 27 Sep 12

Hope they will be ok.

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finlason1 says...
8:36pm Thu 27 Sep 12

I was there and witness the whole accident. I really want to know if the guy is ok. If anyone has any information on this, i would appreciate if someone could let me know. I guess it will be in the news tomorrow. I really hope he is ok.

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cgphvn says...
8:39pm Thu 27 Sep 12

i was 2 minutes behind, the guy was hit by a subaru impreza with gold wheels,,he was airlifted away...it was right outside china garden where theyre putting the new traffic lights

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finlason1 says...
9:26pm Thu 27 Sep 12

I was actually behind the guy and saw the whole thing happen. Saw him being taken away as I was there till the end. I hope he is ok.

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clairemiddleditch says...
8:10am Fri 28 Sep 12

Hello. It was my Dad John who was hit by the car. He is ok. Has 3 fractures to his leg and a fractured cheek. They are operating on his leg this morning. Thanks for your wishes. Claire

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finlason1 says...
9:28am Fri 28 Sep 12

That's Excellent news, I've been worried sick all night. I wish him a quick recovery. Lara

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clairemiddleditch says...
10:09am Fri 28 Sep 12

Thanks Lara. I live in Cardiff but am travelling to Brighton today. He's just turned 73 but is very fit and well usually so hopefully that will him him recover quickly.

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andynferg says...
4:40pm Fri 28 Sep 12

Was a few feet from the accident when it happened and like others have said it's good to read he is on the mend.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

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auxpin says...
12:18pm Sun 30 Sep 12

Claire, my friend and I were very close to your father when the accident happened, as we were about to cross the road too. From what we saw he is extremely lucky to be alive.
It had been quite a thing to witness and we had both found it difficult to settle until we knew he was ok. My friend tracked him down via the hospital and wanted to drop off a Get Well Card yesterday. The staff at the hospital were so welcoming they even wanted us to meet him. We weren't sure if that was appropriate but thankfully having met him was so glad to have as he is a lovely man. He was in great spirits considering what he has been through.
Please send him our luck and wish him well in his recovery.
Colin

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