Emergency services remain at the scene after a single-vehicle collision on the A285 at Tinwood Lane, Halnaker, close to the Windmill Trail car park. The incident, which occurred shortly before 2am on Saturday 18 July, has led to a full road closure on the stretch of the A285 between Oakford Park and Thicket Lane while police investigate.
What happened
Sussex Police were called to reports of a single vehicle collision at around 1.50am. Officers and other emergency responders have kept the road closed through the morning as they carry out collision investigation work. Local traffic mapping services show the closure affecting both directions; operators report that traffic is currently coping.
- Time of incident: about 1.50am, Saturday 18 July
- Location: Tinwood Lane (A285), Halnaker, near Windmill Trail car park
- Road status: A285 closed both ways between Oakford Park and Thicket Lane
Casualties and police update
A Sussex Police spokesperson told local media that a 22-year-old man from Arundel has been taken to hospital with injuries that are believed to be life-threatening. As of the latest update, no arrests have been made in connection with the collision.
"A 22-year-old man from Arundel has been taken to hospital to be treated for injuries that are believed to be life threatening. No arrests have been made at this time. A road closure is currently in place on the A285 between the junctions with Oakford Park and Thicket Lane while emergency services remain at the scene."
Local impact and travel advice
The closure affects a commonly used route linking Chichester to the villages to the north and west. Commuters and visitors travelling in and around Chichester should expect delays and consider alternative routes until police confirm the road has re-opened. Drivers are advised to follow diversion signs and to allow extra time for journeys this morning.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Incident type | Single-vehicle collision |
| Reported time | c. 01:50, 18 July |
| Location | Tinwood Lane (A285), Halnaker |
| Casualties | One man taken to hospital (22, from Arundel) — injuries believed life-threatening |
InfoRadar has contacted Sussex Police for further detail and will update this report when more information is released. For anyone with dash-cam footage or witnesses to the incident, the police appeal for information may follow as they progress the investigation.
This remains an ongoing incident; readers in Chichester and nearby villages should keep tuned to local updates before setting out on journeys that would use the A285.
