A CYCLIST has died in a crash on the A286 and two people have been arrested.

A 26-year-old man was killed in the collision on the A286 Main Road in Birdham, Chichester.

Officers were called to the scene following reports of a collision between a silver Vauxhall Zafira car and a pedal bike.

A man and a woman have since been arrested in connection with the incident at 8.20pm on Tuesday October 26.

The pair, both aged 34, remain in custody on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

The Argus: A cyclist has died during a crash on the A286 near Chichester A cyclist has died during a crash on the A286 near Chichester

Officers investigating the collision would like to hear from any witnesses or anyone who may have captured any relevant dash cam footage.

Anyone with information is asked to email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101, quoting Operation Bavaria.