Billingshurst motorcyclist dies in A29 crash near Horsham …

A motorcyclist from Billingshurst has died on Thursday (October 17) after a crash on the A29 in Slinfold, near Horsham[1]. The crash, which involved a motorbike and a van, happened at 7.07am on Stane Street.

The 66-year-old motorcyclist died at the scene despite the best efforts of the emergency services who performed CPR. The road has been closed in both directions and will remain closed "for the foreseeable future".

A spokesperson for Sussex Po[2] lice[3] said: "A motorcyclist has sadly died in a collision with a van on the A29 Stane Street at Slinfold, near Horsham. Police were called to the incident involving a grey Volkswagen Caddy about 7.07am on Tuesday 17 October."

They continued: "Despite the best efforts of police and paramedics who commenced CPR, the 66-year-old rider, from Billingshurst, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are receiving support.

"The road will be closed in the vicinity of Slinfold Golf and Country Club for the foreseeable future and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes in the meantime. Diversion signs are in place.

"Anyone who saw what happened or captured any relevant dash cam footage is asked to email [email protected][5] quoting Operation Carmel."

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References

  1. ^ a crash on the A29 in Slinfold, near Horsham (www.sussexlive.co.uk)
  2. ^ Sussex Po (www.sussexlive.co.uk)
  3. ^ lice (www.sussexlive.co.uk)
  4. ^ Live updates after serious crash blocks road (www.sussexlive.co.uk)
  5. ^ [email protected] (www.sussexlive.co.uk)
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