Racing driver ‘seriously injured’ in collision near Eastbourne

A racing driver was ‘seriously injured’ in a collision on the A259 near Eastbourne, according to Go Motorsport Management.
By Jacob Panons
Published 19th Jul 2022, 13:46 BST
Updated 20th Jul 2022, 13:29 BST
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The management company said Jack Bartholomew, who races in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB championship for Richardson Racing, was cycling on Monday, July 18, when he was involved in a collision with a van.

According to traffic reports, an air ambulance landed at the scene and the A259 East Dean Road was closed eastbound after a collision on Gilberts Drive.

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A spokesperson from the company added: “The Air Ambulance was called but luckily not required as Jack was stabilised and conscious at the roadside. Jack has been taken to Brighton Sussex County Hospital.

A photographer took pictures of the scene in East Dean last night (Monday, July 18), which show police in a cordoned off area with vans and a damaged bike.A photographer took pictures of the scene in East Dean last night (Monday, July 18), which show police in a cordoned off area with vans and a damaged bike.
A photographer took pictures of the scene in East Dean last night (Monday, July 18), which show police in a cordoned off area with vans and a damaged bike.

"He has suffered a number of injuries including a broken collar bone, broken ribs and a punctured lung, but is out of danger.”

The management company said Mr Bartholomew, who cycles more than 200km per week as part of his training programme, was training for his next race.

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