A29 crash at Bury Hill: police appeal for witnesses after 22-year-old motorcycle rider dies

Sussex Police said they are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage after a fatal collision on the A29, Bury Hill, on Saturday, April 15.
By Lawrence Smith
Published 15th Apr 2023, 14:52 GMT
Updated 16th Apr 2023, 11:16 GMT
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Police said the single-vehicle crash happened at about 1.55pm.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “A motorcycle is reported to have left the road and collided with a road sign.

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“Colleagues from SECAmb responded to the collision where they provided the motorcycle rider with medical attention. Sadly the motorcycle rider, a 22-year-old man, was pronounced deceased. His next of kin have been informed and a file is being prepared for HM Coroner.

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The A29 at Bury Hill was closed on Saturday afternoon, April 15, after reports of an accident. Photo: Sussex News and PicturesThe A29 at Bury Hill was closed on Saturday afternoon, April 15, after reports of an accident. Photo: Sussex News and Pictures
The A29 at Bury Hill was closed on Saturday afternoon, April 15, after reports of an accident. Photo: Sussex News and Pictures

“Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is asked to email [email protected] quoting Operation Dalham.”

AA Traffic News reported on Saturday that there had been a collision near The Squire and Horse Pub and said the road was closed. The road is now showing as being open again. Visit www.theaa.com/route-planner/traffic-news for more traffic news.

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