- West Sussex Council received two reports complaining of potholes on March 14
- A 74-year-old man died in an incident on the A272 Horsham Road on April 29.
A council was warned of dangerous potholes along a stretch of road months before a Porsche driver was killed in a horror crash.
The four-car collision occurred when a 74-year-old Porsche driver slammed into an oncoming vehicle and crashed into the side of a house. near Petworth, West Sussex, on April 29.
Police are investigating whether the driver, from Reigate, Surrey, may have tried to avoid a pothole. on the A272 Horsham Road.
Reports sent to West Sussex Council on March 14 reveal they were warned about the same section of the A272 Horsham Road between Petworth and Fox Hill.
A concerned member of the public informed the council of a 1.6ft wide pothole on the westbound road and another 1.3ft wide crater in the ‘other way.
A 74-year-old man died in an incident on the A272 Horsham Road, near Petworth, West Sussex, on April 29.
Police are investigating the possibility that “one of the cars swerved to avoid the pothole”, which caused the tragedy.
Reports sent to West Sussex Council on March 14 reveal the council has been warned of dangerous potholes on the same stretch of the A272 Horsham Road.
The report stated: “Both cause vehicles to veer into the opposite roadway. They have been there for over 30 days and continue to deteriorate.
On the same day, another person also wrote and said: “In 14 months I have had to buy four new wheels, 12 tires and two new front wheel bearings, all because of the neglect of the public road. I want answers.
“Both in the east and west direction, the roadway is destroyed and risks causing a serious accident.”
The man was pronounced dead at the scene after his 911 997 GT2, a stripped-down version of the iconic sports car designed to be driven on race circuits, hit several cars and a roadside house.
A 65-year-old man from Midhurst in Sussex who was driving a white BMW was taken to hospital after being “seriously injured” in the crash. Two other vehicles, a black BMW and a white Audi, were also involved.
Sussex Police detectives believe the left-hand drive sports car hit the BMW as it swerved to avoid the crater in the tarmac, hitting two other vehicles and the front porch of a roadside house. road before stopping.
Paramedics, including an air ambulance, were called and treated the man at the scene. Despite their best efforts, he died before he could be transported to hospital.
A concerned member of the public warned that the potholes had “both caused vehicles to veer onto the opposite carriageway”.
People living near the scene said that stretch of road was known for speeding. There is no indication at this time that excessive speed played a role in the incident.
An air ambulance was called to the scene. A 65-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries but his condition is now stable.
The 65-year-old driver of the white BMW, who was injured, was taken to St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester where he is currently stabled. The drivers of the other two vehicles were not injured.
People living near the scene said that stretch of road was known for speeding. There is no indication at this time that excessive speed played a role in the incident.
A local said: “Everyone is racing down this hill. After going through all the alleys, it’s frustrating.
“Once they see the long straight, they think, ‘This is my chance to overtake’.”
The report was carried out by FixMyStreet, an app allowing road users to report potholes to the RAC, which showed that a third of motorists were forced to swerve quickly to avoid a pothole -hen and ended up crossing completely into another lane or to the other side of the road. road.
A West Sussex County Council spokesperson said: “We are aware of a four-vehicle collision on the A272 Horsham Road in Petworth on Monday April 29, in which one man sadly died and another driver was injured.
“Firstly, our thoughts are with the families and friends of those involved. Police are investigating a collision and we are awaiting their findings. It would not be appropriate to comment further at this time.
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