Family of man killed in tragic tractor crash near Chichester set to receive nearly £20K

The man, named locally as Phil Alexander, sadly died after a tractor collided with electricity cables at a farm in Salthill Road, Fishbourne on Thursday, May 18.

After a large response from emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A fundraiser has been set up by Clarkes of Bowley, a farm company in Chichester, which has garnered an incredible and generous response from the community.

At the time of writing, more than £19,000 has been donated, and the number continues to rise.

Clarkes of Bowley’s statement on the fundraising page reads: “We have set up this page in memory of Phil Alexander who tragically lost his life in a farm accident in May this year leaving behind his wife and young son. Please help us raise money to support them both - all proceeds will go directly to Phil's family.

"Our most heartfelt condolences go to Phil's family. He will be much missed by everyone who was lucky enough to meet him.”

You can donate to the Go Fund Me page by visiting www.gofundme.com/f/please-donate-in-memory-of-phil-alexander

A spokesperson for Sussex Police said at the time of the collision: “Emergency services were called to the scene off Salthill Road at 11.30am on Thursday (May 18). An air ambulance landed close by, but sadly the man, in his 40s, was declared dead at the scene.

"“The Health and Safety Executive will lead the enquiry into the man's death.”