Police have reported that at approximately 11:55pm last night (Sunday) a serious motorbike accident took place.
A 20 year old from Bonchurch, lost control of his Honda 125 on Castle Hill, Cowes and collided with lamppost.
The rider sustained what are described as life-threatening head injuries.
Airlifted to Southampton this morning
After being stabilised at St Mary’s overnight, the young man was airlifted, at 8am this morning, to the Neurological unit at Southampton hospital.
The Police have set up a full investigation into the incident and are asking for anyone who witnessed the accident, or who has any information, to come forward quoting the case’s name, Operation Gallery.
Our thoughts are with family and friends of the rider.
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