This in from the police, in their own words. Ed
Around 10.30am (Saturday, January 11), a red Suzuki Jimny and a blue Renault Clio were in collision on Forest Road near the junction with Whitehouse Road.
The Clio driver, a 79-year-old man from Cowes, was seriously injured and taken to St Mary’s hospital.
The passengers, an 85-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, and the driver of the Jimny, a 58-year-old woman, were taken to St Mary’s Hospital with minor injuries and later discharged.
Road closures were in place until shortly after 2pm to allow police to recover and investigate the scene.
Get in touch
Officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or saw either vehicle driving prior to it.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Shanklin Roads Policing unit on 101 quoting Operation Petalyte.
Image: Lee Haywood under CC BY 2.0
