Motorcyclist dies in crash in Horley

Police have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Author: Leo ChristianPublished 10th Jul 2025

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died in a collision on Balcombe Road, near Horley.

A 45-year-old man from Cobham died when his motorcycle was in collision with a white transit van just before 7.45pm on Wednesday 9 July.

A spokesperson for the force said:

"Both vehicles were travelling northbound when the collision took place between Fernhill Road and the M23 underpass. Sadly, despite emergency medical attention the motorcyclist died at the scene.

"The driver of the white transit van, a 26-year-old man from Crawley, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving."

“We are appealing witnesses, dashcam footage and anyone with CCTV footage that would have captured the vehicles driving just before or at the time of the collision,” said Detective Sergeant Rob Baldwin from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit.

You can contact police on 101 or email [email protected], quoting Operation Commune.

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