A DRIVER has been arrested after a three-vehicle collision which left a motorcyclist seriously injured.

Emergency services were called to the collision on the A259 with the junction of the A29 Shripney Road, Bognor, which happened about 2.47pm on Friday when a black BMW X1 and a Suzuki GSX R600 motorbike travelling west collided with a Kia Sportage.

The motorcyclist, a 31-year-old man, was flown to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, for treatment for his injuries where he remains.

The driver of the BMW, a man aged 25 was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of drugs. He has been released under investigation.

The road was closed in both directions for investigation and recovery work to take place. It re-opened at 5.45pm.

PC Steve Creal said: “We are appealing for any witnesses who may have witnessed the collision or seen the BMW and Suzuki motorbike being driven prior to the collision, to come forward especially if they have any dash cam footage of the incident.”

Police are now appealing for witnesses who may have information about the collision and have been asked to email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 809 of 12/11.

Have you got a story for us? Email news@theargus.co.uk or contact us here.

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to keep up with all the latest news.

Sign up to our newsletter to get updates sent straight to your inbox.

You can also call us on 01273 021 400.