Overview

• The white BMW had been parked on Whittle Way in Crawley since at least October 2024 and was presumed abandoned
• Crawley Borough Council issued a warning notice on May 19 ordering the car’s removal within seven days
• A recovery driver reported finding a body covered with blankets on the backseat upon arriving to tow the vehicle on June 6
• Sussex Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious and the individual’s identity has not yet been confirmed
• Government records show the car was taxed until January 1, 2026, contradicting the council’s claim that it was untaxed