Motorcyclist dies in crash near Lewes

A man has died after his motorbike crashed with a car in East Sussex.

The 33-year-old was riding on the A26 between Lewes and Ringmer when the incident happened at about 16:40 GMT on Wednesday on Earwig Corner at the junction of Uckfield Road and Ringmer Road.

Sussex Police has appealed for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam, mobile, CCTV or doorbell footage to get in touch.

The motorcyclist, who police said was local to the area, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin has been informed.

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