According to Sussex Police, officers were called to Rowan Way, at around 5.10pm, to reports of a collision between a black BMW car and a motorbike at the junction of Ash Grove. The rider of the motorbike was taken to hospital for treatment, police said. A spokesperson added: "The BMW left the scene after the collision, and enquiries are ongoing to locate the driver. "Anyone with any information, or who saw what happened, is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 1105 of 12/11." A message from the Editor, Gary Shipton: In order for us to continue to provide high quality and trusted local news, I am asking you to please purchase a copy of our newspapers. With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our local valued advertisers - and consequently the advertising that we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you helping us to provide you with news and information by buying a copy of our newspapers. Our journalists are highly trained and our content is independently regulated by IPSO to some of the most rigorous standards in the world. But being your eyes and ears comes at a price. So we need your support more than ever to buy our newspapers during this crisis. Stay safe, and best wishes.