Footage sought after serious collision in Poynings

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 11:00

Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious crash in Poynings.

It happened around 9.40 on the 29^th of September on Henfield Road.

A black BMW motorbike and a blue Ford Focus were involved.

The 54-year-old rider from Hassocks suffered life-threatening injuries and remains in hospital.

Police continue to work to establish the circumstances, and are appealing to anyone with information or dash cam footage.

Officers also ask that if you believe you may have seen the car or motorcycle driving in the area prior to the collision, please make a report.

You can do this by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk, or by calling 101 quoting reference 287 of 29/09.

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