Police Seek Witnesses After Driver Dies in Crash

Published on: 3 Oct, 2025
Updated on: 3 Oct, 2025

A man in his 70s died on Thursday morning (October 2) in a single-vehicle collision in Cranleigh. Surrey police are appealing for witnesses.

Police were called to the B2128 Horsham Road shortly after 10.15am following reports that a red Mercedes had hit a tree.

Despite the efforts of paramedics, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have issued this appeal: “Were you travelling through the area near Somersbury Lane at around 10am on Thursday, October 2?

“We are now looking to speak to anyone who might have witnessed this collision, or anyone with CCTV, dashcam, or helmet cam footage that may have captured all or part of this incident, or which may have captured footage of the car immediately prior to the collision.

“We are particularly keen to speak to two people who stopped to help the driver. Unfortunately, both left before police were able to obtain their details.

“If you have any information that might assist our investigation, please get in touch quoting PR/45250120058.”

Police said anyone who can help can use one of these options:

• Use the 24/7 live chat service (www.surrey.police.uk)
• Use an online form to provide an update to this incident or select from our other contact us forms.

If you would rather not speak to police or to prefer to give information anonymously, you can contact Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or completing their online form at crimestoppers-uk.org

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