Man, 39, dies in collision near Broadbridge Heath

A motorcyclist who was seriously injured in a collision on the A29 near Broadbridge Heath has died, police have confirmed.
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The collision between a motorcycle and a 4x4 happened on the A29 Bognor Road, at about 1.39pm on Saturday afternoon (September 14).

The incident involving a blue Jeep and a Black Kawasaki occurred at the junction with Rowhook Road.

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Police said officers were tasked with making the motorcyclist’s next of kin aware before being able to confirm he sustained fatal injuries at the scene. He was a 39-year-old man from Surrey.

No other injuries were reported.

The victim is believed to have been travelling southbound with at least one other motorcycle – a blue Yamaha – when the collision occurred.

Anyone who saw what happened, or saw either of the vehicles in the area beforehand – specifically anyone with dash cam – is asked to email [email protected] quoting Operation Yorkhill.

A section of the A29 was closed until approximately 8pm as emergency services attended the scene, and officers said they would like to thank road users for their patience and understanding.

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This was the first of two fatalities on the A29 this weekend.

A motorcyclist died following a collision on the A29 Ockley Road at the junction with Henhurst Cross Lane, at 4.18pm on Saturday (September 14). Read more here.

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