Motorcyclist in his 70s taken to hospital with ‘potentially life threatening’ injuries following collision between Exceat and Friston

Officers said they are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following the ‘serious’ collision on Monday, January 30.

A Sussex Police spokesperson added: “The collision between a van and motorcycle happened around 4.30pm – which resulted in the road being closed for several hours.

“Following the collision the rider of the motorcycle, a 73-year-old man, was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital by air ambulance with serious, potentially life threatening or life changing injuries.

“A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and has been release on bail until April 30 while enquiries continue.”

Officers are keen to speak with a moped rider with learner plates who was ahead of the collision, according to police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police by emailing [email protected] quoting Operation Pence.