A MOTORCYCLIST has died after he and his pillion passenger were involved in a crash with a car.

The crash happened outside The Gallipot Inn on the B2110 Gallipot Hill at Harfield, near Forest Row, shortly after 6.30pm yesterday.

The 53-year-old man from Forest Row died at the scene and his passenger, a 40-year-old woman, also from Forest Row, suffered serious injuries.

She was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.

The Ford car involved was driven by a 71-year-old man from Eastbourne.

He sustained minor injuries and was taken to Pembury Hospital in Tunbridge Wells.

The B2110 was closed to through traffic until 11pm while emergency services, including an air ambulance,were at the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who noticed either vehicle being driven shortly beforehand, or any motorist with relevant dash-cam footage, is asked to contact Sussex Police online or by calling 101, quoting Operation Grayshott.