A MAN from Hove died after a crash yesterday.

Emergency services were called to the scene on the A259 Brighton Road, just west of the Saltings roundabout shortly before 4pm.

Prior to this incident both vehicles were involved in a minor collision in the area of Brooklands Park on the A259, a silver Honda CR-V, driven by the man from Hove, had apparently clipped wing mirrors with a white Toyota Aygo driven by a 28-year-old man from Worthing.

The driver of the Aygo followed the Honda towards Shoreham until both vehicles stopped and an altercation is reported to have taken place.

Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident to find out if the death of the 75-year-old driver was as a result of a medical episode or the actions of the other driver.

Detectives are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or its aftermath to report online or call 101 quoting Operation Appleton.

They are particularly interested to hear from any other drivers who may have dashcam footage of the vehicles at any point between Worthing and Shoreham.

The road reopened shortly before 10pm.

A 28-year-old man from Worthing was arrested at the scene on suspicion of common assault and remained in custody on Thursday morning.