Waterlooville motorcyclist dies in crash
The 60-year-old died following the accident near Kirdford, Sussex, on Sunday.
The crash happened on the A272 Petworth Road at around 2.20pm and the road was shut for five hours.Â
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In a statement the force said: '˜AÂ 60-year-old man from Waterlooville in Hampshire, was riding a black Yamaha Vmax 1700 east on the A272 Petworth Road, close to the junction with Wakestone Lane, when he skidded into the opposite carriageway, colliding with a black Jeep Compass.
'˜He had been riding as part of a group when the collision occurred about 2.20pm on Sunday.
'˜Despite the best efforts of emergency services, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene at 3.07pm.
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Hide Ad'˜The road was closed for approximately five hours and no other injuries were reported.'Â
Anyone who saw what happened, or anyone with dash cam footage, is asked to report it online here or by calling Sussex police on 101 quoting Operation Camelford.