Sussex Police have referred a fatal motorbike crash to an independent watchdog today (Saturday 26 July).
The news emerged in an update published this afternoon.
The force said: “A motorcyclist died after being involved in a collision on the A272 Rocky Lane, near the junction with Cedar Avenue, Haywards Heath, on Friday (25 July) at around 10.20pm.
“A police unit that was nearby gave life-saving support before the ambulance arrived but unfortunately the local man, aged 22, sadly died at the scene.
“Specialist officers are liaising with and supporting his family.
“Police are investigating that the motorcycle had been involved in a collision with a BMW and Skoda car.
“They urge anyone who may have witnessed the motorcycle being ridden prior to the collision or captured CCTV or dashcam footage to email collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk quoting Operation Ninewest.
“Sussex Police is reviewing the incident and, as a police vehicle was in the vicinity at the time, it has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) as is the standard procedure.”
