Military Road Crash: Fresh Appeal For Witnesses

Police have re-issued an appeal to anyone who might have seen the vehicles involved in the crash on the Military Road on Sunday that lead to the death of 23-year-old Emily Buley and 22-year-old Andrew Newnham.

Military Road Crash: Fresh Appeal For WitnessesThe two vehicles involved in the collision at around 12.50pm on Sunday were a red Volkswagen Polo and a red and white Suzuki motorcycle.

Sergeant Alyson West from the Road Death Investigation team at Eastleigh said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of these two young people whose lives have been tragically cut short.”

Focus to discover what caused the incident
“The focus of the police investigation is to discover what caused this incident and the moments leading to it.

“The Polo was heading out of Chale and turning right onto Southdown, a minor road leading off the Military Road, when it collided with the oncoming motorcycle.

“As part of our inquiries, I’d like to hear from anyone who saw either vehicle driving prior to the collision.

All information, no matter how small
“All information, no matter how small you might think it is, could prove useful and will be treated in the strictest confidence.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt West at the Eastleigh Road Death Investigation team, quoting Operation Triad, on 101 or the anonymous Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.