Appeal after mobility scooter rider, 105, dies in a collision in Uckfield

A 105-year-old man has sadly died following a collision in Uckfield.

He had been crossing the B2102 Bell Farm Road, east of the junction with Brookside, in his mobility scooter when he was struck by a blue Ford KA.

Police were alerted to the incident at 1.44pm on Saturday 5 April and responded to the scene.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man, from Uckfield, was pronounced deceased. His next of kin have been informed and supported by specialist officers.

The KA driver, an 87-year-old woman from Ringmer, was uninjured.

A section of the road was temporarily closed while emergency services worked at the scene.

Anyone who saw what happened or captured any dash cam footage is asked to email collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk quoting Operation Colne.