Police appeal after man suffers ‘serious injuries’ in Hassocks crash

The crash happened at 1.40pm yesterday (Sunday May 17) when a black motorcycle travelling north on the A273 collided with a black Nissan Qashqai vehicle outside Garden Sage Nurseries.

A police spokesman said the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains ‘in a serious but stable condition.’

The driver of the car - a 67-year-old man - was unhurt.

Officers are appealing to anyone who witnessed what happened or saw either of the vehicles before the collision to get in touch.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police quoting serial 662 of 17/05 by emailing [email protected] or calling 101.

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