A MAN died at the scene after he was hit by a car yesterday afternoon.

The incident, which happened just before 3.25pm on Tuesday, March 22, saw the A267 near Heathfield closed while an ambulance and fire services attended.

The incident was at the junction with the B2102 and A267 at Cross in Hand.

Sussex Police have now confirmed that an 82-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by the Audi SUV and are appealing for witnesses.

The Argus: The road was closed for several hours while police investigated the crashThe road was closed for several hours while police investigated the crash

A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision just before 3.25pm on Tuesday (22 March) between a vehicle and pedestrian on the A267, Heathfield, near to the junction with the B2102.

"The road was closed for some time while ambulance and fire services attended the scene.

"Unfortunately the pedestrian, a 82-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Officers are continuing to investigate the fatal collision and would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time or has dash cam footage.

"If you can help officers with their investigation please email collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk or call 101 quoting Operation Bramble."