A motorcyclist who died in a collison with a dustbin lorry has been named.

Joseph Albert Green, 25, of Great Cliffe Road, Eastbourne, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision on the A26 at Beddingham at about 9.10am on Sunday.

The lorry driver, a 28-year old man also from Eastbourne, was treated at Eastbourne District General Hospital for minor injuries and shock.

The road was closed for several hours while police investigated the collision which happened about a mile south of the junction with the A27.

Sussex Police are appealing for anyone who saw the collision to call 0845 6070999 quoting Operation Madeley.

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