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Van Driver Charged After Highways Worker Killed on M23

The charge moves the case toward a Crown Court hearing, with police urging witnesses and dashcam footage to support their ongoing inquiry.

Overview

  • A highways worker, Anthony Howe, 65, was struck and killed on the M23 southbound at Junction 9 near Crawley when a van hit him while he was working at the roadside.
  • The van driver, 38-year-old Vilius Domarkas, was arrested at the scene and has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
  • Domarkas appeared at Crawley Magistrates’ Court and was remanded in custody to face further proceedings at Lewes Crown Court on 6 August.
  • Sussex Police say the investigation remains active, officers are supporting the victim’s family, and they are asking anyone who saw the collision or who has dashcam footage to contact Operation Oakcross.
  • Serious road deaths in the UK normally move from magistrates to Crown Court for full hearings, and this case may prompt local review of roadworker safety and evidence-gathering from vehicle cameras.