Appeal for witnesses to a fatal collision in Brighton

25 Aug 2017 06:20 PM

The IPCC is appealing for witnesses to a fatal road traffic incident in Brighton in which 79 year old David Ormesher from Poole, Dorset, was struck by a police vehicle.

The collision took place shortly before 1am on Friday 25 August near the junction of Edward Street and Devonshire Place. Mr Ormesher sadly died at the scene at around 2am. 

IPCC investigators attended the scene in the early hours of this morning and also attended the post incident procedures where the key police witnesses have provided their initial accounts. Work is ongoing to source relevant CCTV and house to house enquiries are taking place.

We have established that the marked police vehicle was responding to an emergency call at the time of the collision. Whether the vehicle was operating with lights and sirens activated and the speed of the vehicle is subject to investigation.

IPCC Associate Commissioner Tom Milsom said:

“Our thoughts are with all of those affected by this tragic incident. We are in contact with Mr Ormesher’s family to explain our role and offer our condolences.

“It is important for all of those affected that we establish the circumstances surrounding the collision and we would like to hear from anyone who may have seen or heard anything that could assist our investigators.”

Witnesses are asked to contact the IPCC on 0800 029 4685 or via email at edwardstreetrti@ipcc.gsi.gov.uk