Second man arrested in Southwick death crash

TWO people have been arrested following a crash in Southwick where a teenager from Portsmouth died.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Jan 2016, 17:03 BST
Updated 24th Jan 2016, 17:14 BST
Police are investigating the fatal crashPolice are investigating the fatal crash
Police are investigating the fatal crash

Police have announced that a 21-year-old man from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is in custody being questioned by officers.

A 24-year-old man, also from Portsmouth, remains in custody.

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The 19-year-old victim was a passenger travelling towards Southwick in a silver Nissan Almera on the B2177. The car left the road near the junction of Pitymoor Lane.

The scene of the fatal crashThe scene of the fatal crash
The scene of the fatal crash

Another passenger, an 18-year-old from Emsworth, suffered life-threatening injuries and is currently in Southampton General Hospital.

Officers are in the process of informing next-of-kin.

Police are appealing for information about the crash, which happened on Saturday night at 11.17pm.

Anyone who saw what happened should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Eastleigh on 101 quoting Operation Chapman

You can also call the charity Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.

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