Biker, 80, killed in Sussex crash
Appeal following tragic collision on A259 near Rye
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses, and anyone with dashcam footage, to come forward following a fatal crash near Rye.
The tragedy, involving a Red Honda motorcycle and a Citroen, happened around 1.15pm yesterday (Sat 21 May 2022) on the A259 Folkestone Road at East Guldeford.
The biker, an 80-year-old man from Norfolk, died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
The driver of the Citroen was uninjured.
Emergency services were called and roads in the area remained closed for several hours while they responded to this incident.
Investigating officer Sergeant Stacey Ellott, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:
"We are investigating a fatal RTC at East Guldeford near Rye on Saturday, May 21."
“Witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage from the area at the time is asked to contact us.
“Information can be reported by emailing: collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk or call 101 and quoting Operation Barnwell.”