A CYCLIST has died in a collision with a car.

The incident happened on Battery Hill, Fairlight, near Hastings, shortly before 7am today.

Sussex Police and paramedics were called to the scene where they found the cyclist, a man in his 50s from Bexhill, had suffered serious injuries. 

Despite their efforts, crews were unable to save him.

The car, a white Vauxhall Agila hatchback, was driven by an 88-year-old Hastings woman, who was unhurt.

The road was closed between Waites Lane and the top of Battery Hill while emergency services dealt with the incident.

It was re-opened to traffic at 11.15am.

Anyone who witnessed the accident or had any information is asked to emailing collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting Operation Tipton.