A PEDESTRIAN has been killed following a collision with a car, leading to a road closure.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a collision with a Vauxhall Corsa.

The incident occurred on the A270 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, around 8.17pm on Friday, March 11.

The 44-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, the driver was uninjured.

A section of the road between Locks Hill and the A293 was closed in both directions for several hours following the incident.

Police said they thank the public for their patience and understanding whilst they attended the scene.

If you saw what happened, or captured it on dash cam or CCTV, email collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk quoting Operation Auburn.