Police and emergency services attended a serious crash involving a motorbike and a car on the A27, Westbound, at Hove just before 9am this morning.
The motorcyclist, 52, from Hassocks, was riding a black Honda when he hit the back of a grey Saab driven by a 41-year-old man from Telford, Shropshire.
The motorcyclist received serious injuries and was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
The driver of the Saab was uninjured.
Two lanes were closed for over three hours while police and emergency services attended the scene.
There was a significant build up of traffic and police would like to thank the public for their patience.
Officers from Brighton and Hove Road Policing Unit are currently investigating the cause of the collision and would like to hear from any witnesses to the crash. Please contact Sussex Police on 0845 6070999.
