A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash with a van.

The collision, involving a white van and a motorcycle, happened between 6.30pm and 7pm on May 4 in Haslett Avenue East, Crawley.

It happened near the turn-off near Hawth Avenue on the roundabout, also known locally as the “Square-about”, police said.

The van did not remain at the scene after the collision.

The motorcycle rider, a 58-year-old man from Crawley, sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.

A 21-year-old man from Horsham was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving, and has been bailed, pending further enquiries.


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Police are continuing to investigate and officers want anyone who saw the vehicles travelling west along Haslett Avenue East towards the roundabout to come forward.

The Argus: Hazlett Avenue East, where the crash took placeHazlett Avenue East, where the crash took place (Image: Google Maps)

It is understood the two vehicles had travelled along Haslett Avenue East from the traffic lights at Stephenson Way before approaching the roundabout.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “Witnesses or anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage of the vehicles in the area at the time is asked to report it to us.

“Information can be reported to Sussex Police online or by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk and quote serial 1258 of 04/05.”