1 Motorcyclist Dies in M27 Crash: What Happened Between Whiteley and Portsmouth?

What happened on the M27?

A motorcyclist died in a crash on the M27 eastbound in the early hours of Friday morning, 16 October 2026. The crash involved a white Triumph motorcycle and happened shortly before 06:40 BST, between junction 9 at Whiteley and junction 12 at Portsmouth. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene.

Where exactly did the crash happen?

The crash happened on the eastbound carriageway of the M27, between Whiteley (junction 9) and Portsmouth (junction 12). Hampshire Constabulary closed the stretch of motorway in both directions at first, then kept the eastbound carriageway shut while officers examined the scene.

How long was the M27 closed?

• The motorway was closed between junctions 9 and 12 after the crash.
• Traffic held on the motorway was released, and drivers were diverted at junction 9 onto the A27 towards Fareham.
• The closure was expected to remain in place into Friday afternoon.
• Drivers were advised to allow extra time and to follow the signed diversion.

What have police asked for?

Hampshire Constabulary has asked anyone who witnessed the crash, or who was travelling on the M27 around the time, to come forward. Officers are also keen to hear from drivers with dashcam footage from the area between junctions 9 and 12.

Frequently asked questions

How many people died in the M27 crash?

One person died: the motorcyclist. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene.

Where did the M27 crash happen?

The crash happened on the M27 eastbound between junction 9 at Whiteley and junction 12 at Portsmouth, and involved a white Triumph motorcycle.

When did the crash happen?

The crash happened shortly before 06:40 BST on Friday 16 October 2026.

Is the M27 still closed?

The eastbound carriageway was closed between junctions 9 and 12 and was expected to stay shut into Friday afternoon, with traffic diverted at junction 9 onto the A27 towards Fareham.