Cranleigh Avenue, Saltdean motorcycle and car COLLISION

There was a collision today between a Yamaha motorcycle and a car at approximately 5pm on the junction of Cranleigh Avenue and the A259.

The male and female bike riders fled the scene, according to a witness posting on Next Door, the couple had been riding on the pavement. 

They were both described as in their 20s, the man was wearing a black top and black helmet, the woman had blond hair.

Later a police helicopter was seen circling over Rottingdean and Saltdean.

The coast road was closed at the scene, causing traffic congestion. The road is now clear.  

We have no more updates at this present moment.  

#A259 now open #Saltdean: Marine Drive after an accident involving a car and a motorcycle at Cranleigh Avenue, Cranleigh Avenue turn off is still blocked. @SussexTW@SylvMelB pic.twitter.com/3Q0gwI9f7D

— Sussex Incidents (@SussexIncidents) March 26, 2019

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Update #saltdean rtc
A Sussex Police spokesman said: "There was a crash between a car and a motorcycle reported at 3.41pm.@NPASRedhill were called to assist officers in a search of the motorcycle rider and passenger, who made off from the scene on foot." https://t.co/YTJ0wLfmX4

— Sussex Incidents (@SussexIncidents) March 26, 2019

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