A 74-year-old man from Reigate was pronounced dead at the scene (Picture: Sussex News)
A Porsche driver died in a four-car crash after he tried to swerve a pothole.
Emergency services were called to the A272 near Petworth, Sussex after the Porsche GT2 hit a BMW and crashed into a family home on Monday.
A 74-year-old man from Reigate was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators believe a large pot hole was the cause of the crash.,
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 65-year-old man from Midhurst in a BMW sustained serious injuries and was taken to St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester where he is stable.
It is believed the Porsche clipped an oncoming car before hitting another BMW.
Sussex Police Police said the collision near Petworth involved four vehicles.
Investigators believe he swerved to avoid a pot hole (Picture: Eddie Mitchell)
Police said the collision near Petworth involved four vehicles (Picture: Sussex News)
People living near the scene said the stretch of road is notorious for speeding.
A local, who asked not to be named, said: ‘Everybody speeds down this hill.
‘After winding through all the lanes, its frustration.
‘Once they see the long straight, they think this is my chance to overtake.’
Emergency services were called to the A272 near Petworth, Sussex (Credits: Eddie Mitchell)
The Monday morning smash on the A272 near Petworth was on the same day as a Porsche owners club track day at the nearby Goodwood racing circuit.
Porsche Club Great Britain said: ‘At this time, we haven’t been informed that this is one of our members.’
Police said the collision near Petworth involved four vehicles.
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