Motorcyclist who died in Battle crash named

A motorcyclist who died in a road crash on Saturday (May 14) has been identified.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th May 2016, 13:26 BST
Updated 18th May 2016, 14:30 BST

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Flowers on the B2096 left in tribute to Mr Overy. SUS-160516-122803001Flowers on the B2096 left in tribute to Mr Overy. SUS-160516-122803001
Flowers on the B2096 left in tribute to Mr Overy. SUS-160516-122803001

Sussex Police said Danny Overy, 22, of Castle Gardens, Mountfield, Robertsbridge, was riding a green Kawasaki motorbike on the B2096 Kane Hythe Road at about 6pm when he collided with a Ford Fiesta.

Mr Overy died at the scene. The car driver was treated for minor injuries.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision.

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Anyone who witnessed the crash, or who saw either of the vehicles being driven immediately beforehand, is asked to contact [email protected] or phone 101, quoting Operation Budget.

A 30-year-old man from London, arrested on suspicion of drug-driving and causing death by careless driving, has been bailed until August 26 pending further enquiries.

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