Elderly woman taken to hospital with serious injuries following collision on A22 Hailsham bypass

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 16:28

An elderly woman walking her dog was hospitalised with serious injuries after being struck by a white Volvo XC40 on the A22 Hailsham Bypass

Key Incident Details

Time/Location: The incident took place around 07:30 BST on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, forcing a closure of the A22 between the Eagles and Diplocks Way roundabouts.
Injuries: The pedestrian was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital with serious injuries, while her dog received veterinary treatment. The driver was unhurt.

Traffic Impact

The closure caused significant congestion, exacerbated by a concurrent eight-week closure on South Road for gas works.

Appeal for Information

Sussex Police are investigating the crash and requesting witnesses or dashcam footage, citing Operation Meadows

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