An East Sussex woman who died when her motorcycle crashed into a van has been named.

Nina Baker, 33, of Pelham Road, Seaford, was riding her Yamaha bike north on Ditchling Beacon, south of Burgess Hill when she hit a Ford Transit travelling in the opposite direction.

She was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton but pronounced dead as a result of her injuries.

The van driver escaped without injury.

The road was blocked in both directions while emergency services attended the scene.

Police are appealing for witnesses. Call PC Mark Hill at Haywards Heath Police on 0845 6070999.