Fatal crash near Mid Sussex village: East Grinstead man pronounced dead at scene of Albourne collision

By Lawrence Smith
Published 22nd Feb 2023, 10:35 BST
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A man from East Grinstead has died in a crash near a Mid Sussex village, Sussex Police have said.

Police said they were called to reports of a collision between a white Mercedes Sprinter van and a BMW motorcycle in London Road, Albourne, near Arden Grange, at about 12.30pm on Tuesday, February 21.

A police spokesperson said: “The rider of the motorcycle – a 61-year-old man from East Grinstead – was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed. The van driver – a 42-year-old man from Whyteleafe in Surrey – was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He has been released on unconditional bail.”

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Sussex Police said they were called to reports of a collision between a white Mercedes Sprinter van and a BMW motorcycle in London Road, AlbourneSussex Police said they were called to reports of a collision between a white Mercedes Sprinter van and a BMW motorcycle in London Road, Albourne
Sussex Police said they were called to reports of a collision between a white Mercedes Sprinter van and a BMW motorcycle in London Road, Albourne

Police are asking anyone who saw the collision or who has relevant dash cam footage to contact them via [email protected], quoting Operation Clarendon.

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