Motorcyclist killed in Eastbourne crash

Police have arrested a 19-year-old man following the collision on Monday (April 1st)

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 2nd Apr 2024

A female motorcyclist has died following a collision involving four vehicles in Eastbourne.

Police were called near Shooters Bottom Car Park on Beachy Head Road at around 4.25pm on Monday (April 1st).

The crash involved a red Honda motorbike, a silver Mazda, a black Audi and a red Mazda.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Eastbourne.

The rider, a 29-year-old woman from Battle, was pronounced dead at the scene. Sussex Police said her next of kin are aware and are being supported.

No-one else was injured in the collision.

A 19-year-old man from Eastbourne was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He has been released on conditional bail, pending further enquiries.

Police are trying to establish the full circumstances of the collision.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any dash-cam footage is asked to contact collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk quoting Operation Chisel.

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