A MOTORCYCLIST died in a crash when he skidded into the path of a Jeep on Sunday.

The 60-year-old from Waterlooville, Hants, was riding a black Yamaha east on the A272 Petworth Road near Kirdford when he skidded into the opposite carriageway.

He was riding in a group when he crashed at about 2.20pm.

He was pronounced dead at the scene at 3.07pm.

The road was closed for approximately five hours.

Anyone who saw what happened, or anyone with dash cam footage, is asked to report it online or phone 101, quoting Operation Camelford.