A PORSCHE driver has died after smashing into a family home when a car reportedly tried to swerve a pothole.
Emergency services rushed to the A272 near Petworth, West Sussex, following the four-car crash at around 7.50am on Monday.
SUSSEX NEWS AND PICTURESA 74-year-old man died at the scene of the horror crash[/caption]
SUSSEX NEWS AND PICTURESThe Porsche suffered significant damage in the crash[/caption]
Eddie MitchellA pothole at the side of the A272 Horsham Road[/caption]
But a 74-year-old man from Reigate, Surrey, was pronounced dead at the scene, police say.
A 65-year-old man was also rushed to hospital with serious injuries following the crash.
The drivers of the two other vehicles did not sustain any injuries.
A source close to the investigation said: “It’s possible one of the cars swerved to avoid the pothole.
“It’s something we are looking at.”
A spokesman for West Sussex Highways added: “We are aware of a four-vehicle collision on the A272 Horsham Road in Petworth on Monday in which a man has sadly died and another driver suffered injuries.
“First and foremost, our thoughts are with the families and friends of those involved.
“The police are carrying out a collision investigation and we await their findings. It would not be appropriate to comment any further at this time.”
A West Sussex Police statement said: “Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a fatal collision near Petworth.
“The collision on the A272 Horsham Road happened near Fox Hill at about 7.50am on Monday, April 29.
“A 74-year-old man from Reigate, Surrey, driving a white Porsche, was treated by paramedics, but tragically was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
“A 65-year-old man from Midhurst, driving a white BMW, sustained serious injuries and was taken to St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester where he is stable.”
Eddie MitchellPolice at the scene on Monday[/caption]
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