Police appeal for information to fatal collision on A272

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 08:00

By V2 Radio

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died following a collision on the A272 near Kirdford.

The collision happened close to the junction with Linfold Road at around 1.20pm on Saturday 26 September.

Sussex Police said a red Ducati motorcycle was travelling eastbound along the A272 when it was involved in a collision with a green Vauxhall Frontera travelling in the same direction.

The motorcyclist, a 48-year-old man from Billingshurst, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

The driver of the Vauxhall, a 52-year-old woman from Horsham, was not injured.

She was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, drug-driving and driving without insurance.

Police said she has since been released on bail until 14 December while the investigation continues.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses who saw the collision or either vehicle in the moments leading up to it.

They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have relevant dashcam footage.

Anyone with information is asked to email collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk, quoting Operation Oracle.

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