A MAN who died when his van left the road and hit a tree has been named by police.

Christopher Willmer died after the incident on the A29 Bognor Road on Saturday, March 28.

The 67-year-old from Clemsford, near Horsham, had been driving a white Ford Transit van towing a trailer when the vehicle left the road and hit the tree.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sussex Police are now appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened at about 4.20pm.

A spokesman said: "Police are still seeking witnesses to the incident, which occurred just west of Horsham, near to the junction of Rowhook Road.

"Specifically, officers are keen to speak to the driver of a white Mini that was three cars behind the van when it crashed – they are not in any way involved, and this is purely to obtain a witness statement.

"Anyone else who saw what happened, or anyone with any relevant dash cam footage, is asked to email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting Operation Dial."