Driver dies after his car crashes into hedge in Husborne Crawley and bursts into flames

A man in his 50s died after his car crashed into a hedge and burst into flames in Husborne Crawleyplaceholder image
A man in his 50s died after his car crashed into a hedge and burst into flames in Husborne Crawley

A driver died at the scene of a crash in Husborne Crawley on Saturday (December 27).

The vehicle, a silver VW Polo, crashed into a hedge on Ridgmont Road, Husborne Crawley, at around 8pm and burst into flames.

The driver – the sole occupant of the vehicle – was pronounced dead at the scene.

The family of the deceased, a man aged in his 50s, have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Police are unclear how the victim’s car left the road and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

If you saw the incident, were driving in the area around Ridgmont and Husborne Crawley or have dashcam footage, call police on 101 or report it online, quoting Operation Hendon.

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