Police appeal for information to fatal collision on A272

Police are appealing for information after a motorcyclist was tragically killed in a collision near Kirdford.

The rider was travelling eastbound on the A272 when his red Ducati collided with a green Vauxhall Frontera travelling in the same direction.

The incident occurred close to the junction with Linfold Road, at about 1.20pm on Saturday 26 September.

The motorcyclist – a 48-year-old man from Billingshurst – was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

The Vauxhall driver – a 52-year-old woman from Horsham – was uninjured. She was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, drug-driving and driving without insurance. She has been released on bail until 14 December as our investigation continues.

In the meantime, officers are appealing for anyone who saw what happened or captured any relevant dash cam footage of either vehicle in the moments leading up to the collision, to come forward.

You can email collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk quoting Operation Oracle.