Motorcyclist killed in A29 crash near Slindon
It happened yesterday afternoon (14 October).
A motorcyclist has died in a crash on the A29.
It happened on at Fairmile Bottom, near Slindon, at around 3pm yesterday (14 October).
Sussex Police have said a black Aprilia motorcycle and a silver Vauxhall Vectra were both travelling northeast towards Whiteways Roundabout when they collided, causing the Aprilia to crash into a dark coloured Ford Transit which was parked in a layby on the opposite carriageway.
The motorcyclist – a 50 year-old man from Hampshire – was declared dead at the scene.
The driver of the Vauxhall – a 30-year-old man from Storrington – was not injured.
He was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, and has been released under investigation pending further police enquiries.
Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have recorded either vehicle on dash cam prior to the collision.
Witnesses are asked to email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting Operation Redman.