A motorcyclist has died in a crash on the A27 this morning (Thursday 29 August).
Sussex Police said: “Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision near Pevensey.
“Officers are responding to a two-vehicle collision involving a motorbike and a car on A27, near Pevensey, which was reported at around 6.20am this morning.
“Sadly, the motorcyclist, a 54-year-old man from Hastings, was pronounced dead at the scene.
“His next of kin has been informed.
“Officers are at the scene and the road remains closed in both directions.
“It is likely to remain closed until mid-afternoon while investigation is carried out.
“Drivers are urged to avoid the area.
“Officers are trying to establish the full circumstances of the incident.
“They are specifically appealing to the driver of a light-coloured vehicle who was travelling east on A27 at Stone Cross at the time of the collision.
“Witnesses or anyone with any information or footage on the incident is asked to email collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk, quoting Operation Mere.”
