A MAN died after his van crashed into a tree.

The white Ford Transit had been towing a trailer along the A29 Bognor Road near Horsham when it left the road and hit the tree.

The driver, a 67-year-old local man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash happened at 4.20pm on Saturday.

Sussex Police are now appealing for witnesses to the collision, or anyone with dashcam footage of the incident.

A spokesman said: “Anyone with any information is asked to email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting Operation Dial.”