Sussex Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a serious collision involving a car and a motorcycle at the Portfield roundabout in Chichester.
What happened
The force says the incident occurred at around 3pm on Thursday, 23 July as a silver Ford Fiesta and a red Kawasaki motorcycle were exiting the roundabout. The rider of the motorcycle suffered serious injuries as a result of the crash.
“Were you near the Portfield roundabout, Chichester, on Thursday, July 23, at around 3pm?”
Officers are carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the collision and are urging anyone who saw the crash, or who has related footage, to get in touch.
How you can help
Police have asked for anyone with information to report it either online or by calling 101. When contacting the force, members of the public should quote serial 1002 of 23/07.
- Location: Portfield roundabout, Chichester
- Date and time: Thursday 23 July, around 3pm
- Vehicles involved: silver Ford Fiesta and a red Kawasaki motorcycle
- Suspect reference: serial 1002 of 23/07
What to submit
Police specifically want material that could assist the investigation, such as:
- CCTV from nearby businesses or homes
- Mobile phone video or photos taken at the time
- Dashcam footage from vehicles near the roundabout around 3pm
| Action | How to contact |
|---|---|
| Report information | Online via Sussex Police website or call 101 |
| Quote reference | serial 1002 of 23/07 |
Portfield roundabout sits close to the city centre and is a busy junction for local traffic, buses and cyclists. Any footage showing how the vehicles approached and exited the roundabout could be valuable to investigators.
As enquiries continue, officers will be working to establish the precise sequence of events and whether any offences occurred. Anyone with information is asked to come forward, even if they think their contribution is minor — small details often help piece together what happened.
If you were in the area at the time and have information, please contact Sussex Police and quote serial 1002 of 23/07.
