Man dies after car hits tree at Winchelsea.
Police were called to the A259 Rectory Lane at Winchelsea at 2.38am on Tuesday (23 September) after a car was seen crashed in bushes with its headlights on.
The car was found to have struck a tree close to the village hall. Paramedics attended the driver, believed to be a man in his 60s, but he was declared dead at the scene.
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Hide AdThe A259 was closed in both directions for the incident to be investigated.
Diversions have been set up through the village, but due to a narrow archway are unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles.
Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other information should email
[email protected] or phone 101, quoting Operation Tayport.