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Ditchling crash: Man held over fatal hit-and-run of pedestrian

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Sussex Police say the crash happened on New Road between Ditchling and Clayton in the early hours of Sunday

A man has been arrested by police investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a 22-year-old pedestrian.

Jack Brandon, from Hassocks, West Sussex, died after being struck by a vehicle in the early hours of Sunday.

It happened on the B2112 New Road between Ditchling and Clayton.

Sussex Police arrested a 53-year-old man from Hove on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving on Thursday. Officers also seized a vehicle.

The man was released under investigation pending further inquiries.

Police are continuing to appeal for any witnesses, or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage, to come forward.

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