Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Chichester Crash as Police Appeal for Witnesses

A 22-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a blue Ford Focus on the B2178 Old Broyle Road, Chichester, on Sunday 18 October. Police want witnesses and dashcam footage.

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Published 14:20, Friday, 23 October 20261 min read

The B2178 Old Broyle Road north of Chichester, a two-lane road lined with trees, with a road sign on the left — The B2178 Old Broyle Road near Chichester (file photo; Photo: David Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision on the B2178 Old Broyle Road in Chichester on Sunday 18 October 2026, according to Sussex News. The appeal was also reported by Hits Radio and Sussex Online News.

When. Around 12.20pm on Sunday 18 October 2026.

Where. The B2178 Old Broyle Road, Chichester, at the junction with Brandy Hole Lane.

Who was involved. A blue Ford Focus and a yellow Honda GLR 125 motorcycle.

Injuries. The motorcyclist, a 22-year-old man, was taken to hospital with a serious but not life-threatening injury.

Police reference. Serial 611 of 18/10.

What police are asking

Officers are investigating and want to hear from anyone who saw the collision. They are also asking anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.

Information can be reported online to Sussex Police, or by calling 101 and quoting serial 611 of 18/10.