A motorcyclist has died after crashing into a telegraph pole in an East Sussex village.
The accident happened yesterday (Wednesday 2 April) on the B2204 in Catsfield on the corner of The Green and Blacksmiths Lane.
Sussex Police said: “Police are investigating a collision in Catsfield in which a motorcyclist has died.
“Emergency services were called to the incident involving a motorcycle at about 3.40pm on Wednesday 2 April.
“It happened on The Green, at the junction with Blacksmiths Lane.
“A black Triumph Speed Twin motorcycle, travelling southbound, collided with a telegraph pole.
“No other vehicles were involved.
“The rider, a 79-year-old man, from Bexhill, was tragically pronounced deceased at the scene.
“His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
“Officers are now investigating the full circumstances of the collision.
“Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage is asked to report it to Sussex Police by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk, quoting Operation Manningtree.”
