John Powell, 65, from High Salvington, was travelling south on the A24 near North Farm, south of Washington, when the accident took place shortly before 7pm last Wednesday. It is believed Mr Powell lost control of the car after suffering a heart attack at the wheel. No other vehicles are thought to have been involved. Paramedics fought to save the driver but he died at the scene. Janine Bell, spokesman for Sussex Ambulance, said: "We received a call from someone who had seen a car go off the road at speed but were unsure of how many were involved. "Our crews worked with the fire service trying to release the patient, who was very seriously injured and was pronounced dead at the scene." Mr Powell and his wife moved to Worthing from Surrey two months ago.