Motorcyclist who died in Lavant crash named
THE man who died after falling from his motorcycle in Lavant has been named.
Thomas Pickthall (24), from Springfield Close, Lavant, died after falling from his motorcycle in Chalkpit Lane shortly after 10pm on Easter Monday (March 24).
Mr Pickthall and his crashed motorcycle were found by police who were searching the area after he had made off from them several minutes earlier; he was not being pursued.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission was notified that evening, but has decided that the matter will be investigated locally by a Senior Investigating Officer from Sussex Police's Road Policing Unit.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or can provide any information about Mr Pickthall's movements earlier in the evening, is asked to ring 0845 6070999 quoting Operation Haversham, for the attention of Inspector Phil Clarke, RPU Brighton and Hove.
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Last Updated:
28 March 2008 4:08 PM
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