Wishing the driver a speedy and safe recovery. This just in from the Police. Ed
Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash on Brading Downs Road where a man was seriously injured.
At about 9.30am on Saturday, January 8, a blue Mazda 323 was travelling from Ashey towards Brading along the Brading Downs Road, Brading, when the driver lost control, left the carriageway and collided with a tree.
The 33-year-old male driver, from East Cowes, sustained multiple injures and was trapped in the vehicle.
The Isle of Wight Fire Service attended the scene and used cutting equipment to release the man from the car.
He was taken to St Mary’s Hospital by ambulance and underwent surgery for his injuries. His condition is currently described as serious but stable.
Get in touch
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information is asked to contact PC Geoff Turner, at the Shanklin Roads Policing Unit in 101, quoting Operation Codlet.
Alternatively you can call the charity Crimestoppers line anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Callers outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight should use 0845 045 45 45.
