
A motorcyclist has died in a crash in Amberley.
Emergency services were called to the B2139 Turnpike Road, near the junction with Newland Gardens, around 5.30pm on Sunday (30 March) following reports of a collision involving a motorbike and a van.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics and air ambulance crews, the motorcyclist – a 66-year-old man from Kent – sadly died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
Officers investigating the circumstances of the collision would like to speak to any witnesses, or anyone who may have captured any dashcam footage from the area at the time.
Anyone with information is asked to email collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk or call 101 quoting Operation Circe.
The road was closed for a number of hours to allow collision investigation work to be completed. It has since reopened, and the public are thanked for their patience and understanding while this was ongoing.