A MAN was killed in a collision between a car and a motorcycle on the A272.

Officers were called to the scene of the crash between a Suzuki GSX motorcycle and a silver Toyota Rav4 at Easebourne, between Midhurst and Petworth at around 7pm yesterday.

Despite efforts by paramedics, the 43-year-old rider of the motorcycle died at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed and are receiving support from specially trained officers.

Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses, with officers urging anyone who saw the collision or captured any relevant dashcam footage to email collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk or to call 101, quoting Operation Anniston.