Brighton motorcyclist dies following M23 collision

Sussex Police are renewing their appeal for witnesses after the motorcyclist died from his injuries following the crash last month

Author: Jo SymesPublished 9th Nov 2021

A motorcyclist from Brighton has died from his injuries following a collision on the M23 on Wednesday 20th October.

Chi Hung Wong, 31, was said to have suffered serious injuries following the incident involving a Citroen C4, which occurred on the southbound carriageway near Pease Pottage about 9.10pm.

Sussex Police have confirmed he has since died and his next of kin have been informed. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Officers are urging anyone who saw what happened or captured any relevant footage on dash cam – in particular any lorry drivers – to email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting Op Maywood.

A section of the road was closed in both directions due to the adverse weather conditions at the time.

The driver of the Citroen C4, a 55-year-old man from Worthing, was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving.

He has been released under investigation, pending further enquiries.

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