POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash involving a motorcyclist.
The incident occurred in Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne, about 12.47pm on Saturday, July 24.
The crash involved a black Kawasaki motorcycle and a red Seat Leon car.
The motorcyclist, a 57-year-old man from Eastbourne, suffered serious injuries and died at the scene near the entrance of the retail park.
Police said the driver of the car, a 32-year-old woman, was unhurt but was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.
She has since been released under investigation.
Her passenger, a 31-year-old man, was also unhurt.
The road was closed for several hours between Seaside and the Sovereign Roundabout while officers carried out an investigation.
An air ambulance was also called to the scene.
PC David Upjohn said: "We are appealing for witnesses to this fatal collision, which occurred at a busy time of the day. If anyone has any dashcam footage of the incident, please come forward.
"We would also like to hear from anyone that may have seen the manner of driving of either vehicle involved, prior to the collision."
If you can help the investigation, email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting Operation Soundex.
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