Date Added- Monday 3 May 2010
Byworth Man dies in A272 crash near Petworth
 
A 24 year old driver died and his two passengers were taken to hospital with injuries after an accident near Tillington.
The driver, Thomas Hoare, of Stopham Bridge Lane, Byworth, near Petworth, lost control of his silver Volkswagen Golf while travelling east along the A272 just after midnight. Initial reports indicate Mr. Hoare was thrown from the vehicle. The incident occured near the junction of New Road and the A272, west of Tillington.
His 15 year old sister, also from Byworth, was taken with injuries to St. Richard's Hospital at Chichester.
Another passenger, Dave Owen, aged 24, from Holmbush, Midhurst, was slightly injured.
 
Police are appealing for witnesses.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting Operation Caledon.
 
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A service of thanksgiving for the life of Tom Hoare was held at 2pm, Friday 14th May at St. Mary's church, Petworth. Mourners packed the church to its capacity, including overspill areas. Family and friends went to the Fittleworth Club following the service.