Motorcyclist dies in collision: major emergency response
A motorcyclist died in a crash in Barfield Park, Lancing (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)
A motorcyclist has died in a collision which triggered a large emergency response.
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after the crash in Barfield Park, Lancing, last night.
Police said emergency services were called to reports of a motorcycle having hit a wall at around 8.15pm.
A 49-year-old local man was treated by the ambulance service but was confirmed dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
The Argus: Sussex Police are investigating
Sussex Police are investigating (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)
Pictures show a large emergency response on the scene.
A Sussex Police spokesman said: “An investigation is under way to establish the full circumstances and the road is likely to remain closed for some time.
The Argus: An air ambulance also attended
An air ambulance also attended (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)
“Anyone who witnessed the incident, the events[1] leading up to it or has any relevant video footage is asked to contact police online or via 101, quoting Operation Beeton.”