'Drug driver' arrested after serious crash in Bognor

Motorcyclist badly hurt in three-vehicle collision on the A259

Author: Mike DraperPublished 14th Nov 2021
Last updated 14th Nov 2021

Sussex Police say a car driver has been arrested after a serious three-vehicle collision in Bognor.

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist suffered serious injuries during a three-vehicle collision on the A259 with the junction of the A29 Shripney Road.

The crash happened about 2.47pm on Friday (12 November) when a black BMW X1 and a Suzuki GSX R600 motorbike travelling west collided with a Kia Sportage.

The motorcyclist, a 31-year-old man, was flown to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, for treatment for his injuries.

SUSPECTED DRUG DRIVER ARRESTED

The driver of the BMW, a man aged 25 was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of drugs. He has been released under investigation.

PC Steve Creal said:

“We are appealing for any witnesses who may have witnessed the collision or seen the BMW and Suzuki motorbike being driven prior to the collision, to come forward especially if they have any dash cam footage of the incident.”

Email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 809 of 12/11.

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