Pedestrian seriously injured following crash with motorbike in St Leonards

A 79-year-old man was taken to hospital while the rider of the bike, a 21-year-old man, was uninjured

Author: Jo SymesPublished 3rd Mar 2025

Police in Sussex are appealing for witnesses and information following a collision in St Leonards.

The incident involved the rider of a Yamaha motorcycle and a pedestrian in Sedlescombe Road North, shortly before 1pm on Friday, 28 February.

It happened near the junction with Upper Church Road.

The pedestrian, a 79-year-old local man, sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.

The rider of the motorcycle, a 21-year-old local man, was not injured.

Officers are investigating the circumstances of the collision and have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

This includes anyone in the area with relevant CCTV, doorbell, dashcam or mobile phone footage.

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