A motorcyclist from Brighton died in a crash in Rottingdean this morning (Thursday 6 December).
A driver from Peacehaven was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody this afternoon.
Sussex Police issued an appeal for witnesses
The force said: “Police were called at about 7am on Thursday (6 December) to a collision involving a car and motorbike.
“Emergency services were called to Falmer Road in Rottingdean where the two vehicles had collided near to the junction with Court Farm Road.
“The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old man from Brighton, was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital where he sadly died from his injuries.
“The driver of the Nissan Juke, a 35-year-old man from Peacehaven, has been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving.
“He remains in custody.”
Sergeant Vicki Rees said: “We are appealing to anyone who was driving through Rottingdean on Thursday morning and saw what happened or captured anything which might help on their dash-cam.
“Please get in touch on email quoting Operation Helena.”
