Worthing community rallies to support family of young motorcyclist, 25, who died following Portslade collision

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The Worthing community has been invited to remember the life of a popular young motorcyclist, who died days after a collision in East Sussex.

Dan Kinsella, 25, was involved in a collision on the A259 at Portslade last Wednesday morning (March 16). He died from his injuries, in hospital, on Friday afternoon.

Close friends of Dan have since set up a fundraiser to help the family pay funeral costs. More than £6,400 has been raised, so far. Click here if you would like to make a donation.

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Lancing-born Dan, who was living in Brighton, has been remembered as a popular man, who was passionate about motorbikes.

Dan Kinsella, 25, died days after a collision on the A259 at PortsladeDan Kinsella, 25, died days after a collision on the A259 at Portslade
Dan Kinsella, 25, died days after a collision on the A259 at Portslade

He had been planning to get married to his fiancée, Eden.

"They were such a perfect couple," Dan's dad, Paul. said: "They bounced off each other.

"That's been ripped away from them."

Dan also leaves behind a younger brother, Cieran, 22. Their older sister, Naomi Lucia, died through illness eight years ago, aged 21.

Lancing-born Dan, who was living in Brighton, has been remembered as a popular man, who was passionate about motorbikes.Lancing-born Dan, who was living in Brighton, has been remembered as a popular man, who was passionate about motorbikes.
Lancing-born Dan, who was living in Brighton, has been remembered as a popular man, who was passionate about motorbikes.

Paul said: "The outpouring of support and love is mindblowing. It has helped tremendously.

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"The immediate family have been amazing. We've always got on well with Daniel's friends, who we've known for years.