Police confirm fatality after elderly man struck on busy A27 close to Portsmouth

Police have confirmed that a man has died following a serious collision on the A27 this morning (Sunday, August 25).

The A27 remains closed following a collision close to the junction for Hilsea which has resulted in the closure of the motorway at the M27/A27 interchange with diversions in place in around the area.

A statement from the police said: “Sadly, we can confirm that a man in his 60s from Emsworth was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been notified.

The incident was reported to us after 10.30am today (Sunday 25 August). If you were on the A27 at the time and witnessed the incident, please contact 101 and quote incident number 0588 of today’s date.

“We’d also like to hear from you if you have any footage, including dash cam or mobile phone, which may assist in our investigation.

You can also contact us via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website here