BIKER DIES AFTER CRASH WITH BADGER

A motor-cyclist has died after a collision with a badger on the Ashdown Forest.

Sussex Police said the crash happened at about 10.50pm on Saturday (April 1).

A Honda CBR motor-cycle was being ridden on the B2026 from Hartfield to Colestock crossroads when it hit the animal.

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The rider, a 53-year-old man from Oxted, Surrey, sustained slight injuries and received hospital treatment.

Later he went to the New East Surrey Hospital, Redhill, where he has subsequently died.

PS Gary Pearson, Roads Policing Investigation Support team, Lewes, is asking witnesses to contact him on 0845 60 70 999, quote serial 1915 of 1 April.