Our sincere condolences to the friends and family of those affected by this fatal collision. This in from the Police, in their own words. Ed
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in which a 45-year-old Cowes man died.
The crash happened on the B3041 Calbourne Road at Calbourne Crossroads at 5.10pm yesterday and involved a blue Suzuki motorcycle and a silver Citroen C3.
Collision at crossroads
The motorcyclist was approaching the crossroads as he travelled from Freshwater towards Newport when he was in collision with the Citroen, driven by a 72-year-old East Cowes woman.
The motorcyclist was taken to St Mary’s Hospital where he later died from his injuries.
The driver of the C3 was also taken to St Mary’s with suspected spinal injuries.
The road was closed until midnight while collision investigators examined the scene.
Get in touch
Anyone with any information regarding the crash, or who saw either vehicle prior to it, is asked to contact PC Bob Hammersley at Shanklin Roads Policing Unit on 101, quoting Operation Crossley.
Callers outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight should use 0845 045 4545.
Alternatively, call the charity Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.
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