A man is to appear in court in connection with a fatal hit and run.

Jodan Hunt, 23, of Hobart Quay, Eastbourne, is charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop after a road traffic collision.

He will appear before Brighton Magistrates Court tomorrow morning.

Officers were called to Bolsover Road in Eastbourne at about 9.35pm on Friday following reports a black Seat Leon had collided with a silver Volkswagen Polo.

The Polo then collided into two parked cars - a blue BMW 330d and a grey Audi A3.

The driver of the Polo - a 48-year-old woman from Eastbourne - and the passenger - a 46-year-old man from Uckfield - were pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Officers searched the area and arrested Hunt in Grand Parade at about 12.05am on Saturday morning.

The two people who died have not yet been named, but police said their families had been informed.

Sergeant Dan Pitcher, of the East Sussex Roads Policing Unit, said: "This has been a fast moving investigation into a tragic hit and run collision. Trained officers are working with the families of the deceased, offering support and guidance.

"In addition to this, officers have gathered evidence which has resulted in the driver being arrested, interviewed and subsequently charged.

"I'd like to thank everyone who has assisted police with enquiries, however I am still very keen to hear from anyone who may have information concerning the collision, or who saw the Seat Leon prior to the collision.

Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to call 101 quoting Operation Harfield.