Motorcyclist dies after tragic collision in East Sussex

A 79-year-old man from Bexhill has sadly died after his motorcycle collided with a telegraph pole in Catsfield.

Emergency services were called to the incident involving a motorcycle at about 3.40pm on April 2.

It happened on The Green, at the junction with Blacksmiths Lane.

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A black Triumph Speed Twin motorcycle travelling southbound collided with a telegraph pole. No other vehicles were involved.

The rider, a 79-year-old man from Bexhill, was tragically pronounced deceased at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.

Officers are now investigating the full circumstances of the collision.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage is asked to report it to Sussex Police by emailing: collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk, quoting Operation Manningtree.

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