Police appeal for witnesses after serious collision in East Preston

Sussex Police are investigating a serious collision involving a motor scooter in East Preston this morning (August 31).

By Lauren Oakley

Published 31st Aug 2021, 13:00 BST

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Police said a green Kawasaki J300 motor scooter collided with street furniture on Station Road at the junction with Vicarage Lane at 7.10am.

A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: “Police are urging witnesses, anyone with dash cam or CCTV, or anyone who saw the vehicle being ridden in the area prior to the crash, to come forward.

“You can email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting Operation Hawthorns.

“A section of the road remains closed and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes in the meantime.”

Enquiries are still ongoing to identify the rider, police added.

Police East Preston