Police launch manhunt for hit-and-run driver who killed woman, 70, while fleeing a burglary in a stolen Mercedes
- Woman was driving a Ford Fiesta when she was hit by stolen black Mercedes
- She died at the scene on A24 carriageway in Horsham as friend was injured
- Driver sped off after the crash at 2.30pm on Friday and has not been found
Police last night launched a manhunt with dogs and a helicopter to find a hit-and-run driver who killed a 70-year-old woman.
The woman was driving a Ford Fiesta when she was hit by stolen black Mercedes AMG estate as she joined the A24 dual carriageway near Horsham, West Sussex.
She died at the scene as her friend and passenger, a 70-year-old man from Horsham, was left with minor injuries.
The woman was driving a Ford Fiesta when she was hit by stolen black Mercedes AMG estate as she joined the A24 dual carriageway near Horsham, West Sussex
The driver sped off after the crash at 2.30pm on Friday and has not been found despite the manhunt.
Police believe the car was taken during a burglary in Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex.
It was seen leaving services at the A24 junction at 2.19pm in convoy with another stolen Mercedes car, an A Class, the force said.
Both cars failed to stop for officers, and at 2.23pm the Mercedes A Class crashed into a nearby hedge.
The driver ran off but was caught shortly after. An 18-year-old man from Feltham was arrested on suspicion of burglary.
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The Mercedes AMG continued to drive away but was not being pursued by police when it was involved in the fatal crash 11 minutes later.
Police are still trying to identify the driver who they believe tried to flag down another car for a lift shortly after.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission has been notified.
Anyone who knows where the driver is should call Sussex Police on 999 immediately.
Detective Inspector Will Rolls, said: 'This is a tragic incident involving two innocent members of the public. We offer our heartfelt sympathies to their families and specially trained officers are providing support.
'Enquiries are ongoing to identify the driver who ran from the scene after crashing in to the Ford Fiesta. We believe he tried to flag down a lift from near the fatal crash scene minutes later.
'I would appeal to anyone who has any information to contact us online or call 101 quoting Op Mantra, serial 684 of 10/11. If you have urgent information about the other driver, dial 999 immediately.'
An 18-year-old man from Feltham has been arrested on suspicion of burglary.
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