Motorcyclist Seriously Injured Following Van Collision on A281
A motorcyclist in his 60s sustained serious injuries after colliding with a van on the A281 Alfold By-Pass near Cranleigh on Thursday morning.
Incident Leads to Prolonged Road Closure
The crash occurred at approximately 11.45am on 2 April. Emergency services responded swiftly to reports of the collision involving a van and motorcycle. The A281 was closed for over seven hours while crews managed the scene and carried out investigations. The road remained closed until shortly after 7pm when it was reopened to traffic.
Van Driver Arrested on Dangerous Driving Charges
The motorcyclist was transported to hospital with serious injuries. Meanwhile, the van driver, a 24-year-old man from Crawley, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Video Evidence
Surrey Police are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or was in the vicinity of the A281 between 11.30am and 11.45am to come forward. Officers are especially interested in dashcam, CCTV, mobile phone, or helmet camera footage that may show the collision or events leading up to it.
“Anyone with information is urged to contact police quoting reference PR/45260037876,” said Surrey Police. Reports can be made via live chat, the Surrey Police website, or by calling 101. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Previous collisions on the A281 have caused significant traffic disruption and raised safety concerns along the route. Authorities continue to emphasise the importance of cautious driving on busy rural roads.
