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Mobility scooter rider, 105, dies after being hit by car as driver, 87, escaped unhurt

Published on April 07, 2025 at 01:28 PM

A 105-YEAR-OLD man has died after being struck by a car.

The victim, who was riding a mobility scooter, was pronounced dead at the scene in Uckfield, East Sussex, on Saturday afternoon.

His scooter was struck bya Ford KA driven by an 87-year-old woman, police say.

She escaped the crash without injury.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “A 105-year-old man has sadly died following a collision in Uckfield.

“He had been crossing the B2102 Bell Farm Road, east of the junction with Brookside, in his mobility scooter when he was struck by a blue Ford KA.

“Police were alerted to the incident at 1.44pm on Saturday 5 April and responded to the scene.

“Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man, from Uckfield, was pronounced deceased. His next of kin have been informed and supported by specialist officers.

“The KA driver, an 87-year-old woman from Ringmer, was uninjured.

“A section of the road was temporarily closed while emergency services worked at the scene.”

Police are appealing for witnesses.

Anyone who saw the crash or captured any dash cam footage is asked to email [email protected] quoting Operation Colne.